Senior Paralegal - Contracts & Governance Leader

Spire Orthopedic Partners; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 102,900 - 154,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent growth opportunities

Generous PTO

Benefits package

Job summary

Spire Orthopedic Partners is seeking a Senior Paralegal in Stamford, CT to serve as a key legal operations partner, supporting the Chief Legal Officer and cross‑functional stakeholders. You will independently manage complex legal matters, drive process improvements, and provide strategic support on contracts, governance, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include leading CLM with LinkSquares, drafting and maintaining agreements, conducting risk analyses, and assisting in governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; ABA‑approved Paralegal Certificate or equivalent advanced paralegal training strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive corporate paralegal experience, preferably within healthcare or similar complex organizations.
• Experience supporting senior legal executives and managing governance and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and optimization of contract lifecycle management processes and systems.
• Manage drafting, review, tracking, execution, and maintenance of agreements.
• Conduct detailed contract analysis and advise on risks and solutions.
• Support contract negotiations including NDAs and vendor contracts.
• Prepare corporate governance documents and maintain governance databases.
• Track intellectual property portfolios and manage related renewals.

Skills

Contract management

Corporate governance

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA‑approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

LinkSquares

Job description

Spire Orthopedic Partners is seeking a Senior Paralegal in Stamford, CT to serve as a key legal operations partner, supporting the Chief Legal Officer and cross‑functional stakeholders. You will independently manage complex legal matters, drive process improvements, and provide strategic support on contracts, governance, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include leading CLM with LinkSquares, drafting and maintaining agreements, conducting risk analyses, and assisting in governance