Senior Paralegal (Healthcare)

WIN; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Greenwich is seeking a skilled Senior Paralegal with healthcare experience. The role involves contract management, regulatory compliance, and legal research to support the General Counsel. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, 5-7 years of paralegal experience, and proficiency in contract drafting. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, law, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of paralegal experience in regulatory compliance.
• Experience with contract drafting and management.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage legal documents including contracts and amendments.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assist in compliance strategy development.
• Conduct legal research on healthcare and privacy laws.

Skills

Healthcare regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Legal research

Project management

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law or related field

Paralegal certification

Tools

LinkSquares

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Paralegal with Healthcare experience to join our legal team with a focus on regulatory research and analysis and contract management. This role will support the General Counsel by navigating complex regulatory frameworks and contractual matters. The ideal candidate will have experience researching and analyzing federal and state healthcare regulations, strong understanding of contract drafting, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work proactively and independently in a fast‑paced environment. This role also ensures that all necessary licenses are secured and maintained across various states. The Senior Paralegal will also collaborate with internal teams and external regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Support and Document Management: Draft, review, and manage legal documents including sales contracts and amendments, vendor contracts, Business Associate Agreements and NDAs. Support contract negotiations and maintain version control and ensure timely renewals.
• Regulatory Compliance: Provide support to the General Counsel by monitoring regulatory changes and assist in developing internal guidance and compliance strategies.
• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct legal research and analysis on a variety of legal issues, including health care and privacy laws, summarize findings and provide actionable insights to the General Counsel and internal business stakeholders.
• Project Management: Work closely with other departments and external counsel as needed to gather necessary information to support cross‑functional legal needs.
• Licensure Support: Work closely with Compliance to manage and renew WIN’s licenses and registrations, including Secretary of State registrations, state‑specific Registered Agents, TPA licenses, PBM licenses, among others. Research and interpret federal and state regulations related to licensure applications and WIN’s lines of business.
• Other Support: Provide additional support as needed across the organization and ensure adherence to firm policies regarding document review protocols and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, law, healthcare administration, or a related field; Paralegal certification preferred.
• Minimum 5‑7 years of paralegal experience, with proven experience in regulatory compliance.
• Experience with contract drafting and management; Experience with LinkSquares preferred.
• Experience supporting senior legal executives.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).