Sr. Paralegal, Contracting

Cardinal Health; Ohio; On-site; USD 80,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

HSA/FSAs

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Work-life resources

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Sr. Paralegal to support the Pharmaceuticals segment by drafting, redlining, and negotiating commercial agreements, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

The role involves training on corporate policies, cross-functional collaboration, and handling high-volume contract work while leveraging AI platforms to improve processes. Dublin, OH office access preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in contract administration; healthcare strongly preferred.
• BA, BS or equivalent in related field preferred. Advanced Degree preferred.
• Must be a quick learner with excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes contract requirements, terms and conditions for compliance with laws, policies and procedures.
• Drafts contracts based on term sheets, financial models and approvals.
• Communicates contract policies to internal teams and ensures review and execution per guidelines.
• Prepares and administers contract documents for timely submission and execution.
• Coordinates approvals and responses during contract negotiation.
• Drafts and negotiates healthcare documents and commercial agreements.

Skills

Contract administration

Healthcare experience

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

AI familiarity

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

AI platforms

Job description

_ What Sr. Paralegal contributes to Cardinal Health _

Legal provides the company with strategic, proactive, practical and cost-effective legal advice and services in order to protect the organization’s assets, operations and image. This function provides the company with strategic, proactive, practical and cost-effective advice and services in order to protect the organization’s assets, operations and image. This role supports a highly complex, fast-paced, and multi-faceted business unit within the Pharmaceutical Segment.

Sr. Paralegal redlines and prepares agreements, instruments, and documents, and pleadings relating to commercial matters and resolves legal questions under the supervision of the organization’s attorneys. Sr. Paralegal also conducts training on corporate policies and procedures.

_ Responsibilities _

• Analyzes contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, policies and company procedures
• Drafts contracts based on term sheets, financial models and approvals
• Communicates contract policies and practices to internal business teams. Ensures contract review, approval and execution are in accordance with standard contract requirements and contract guidelines
• Prepares and administers routine correspondence and contract documentation to ensure timely and coordinated submittal and execution
• May conduct research to support contract audit
• Coordinates approvals and responses during contract negotiation
• Performs contract closeout activities including informing the appropriate stakeholders that the contract has been signed
• Reviews contracts upon renewal to determine if changes to financial terms, IT and operational requirements are needed
• Consults with Sales, Marketing, Operations and other relevant stakeholders to determine who will be responsible to communicate the changes internally and externally
• Drafts and negotiates a variety of healthcare documents and commercial agreements (Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreements, Product Purchase Agreements, Distribution Services Agreements, other corporate documents, and related agreements)
• Reviews internal and external marketing materials
• Assists with ad hoc projects as needed, including document review and business process improvement
• Creates and maintains commercial contract playbooks on various platforms
• Creates and maintains commercial contract storage, organization and interaction within designated Artificial Intelligence platform

_ Qualifications _

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in contract administration; healthcare strongly preferred
• BA, BS or equivalent experience in related field preferred. Advance Degree preferred
• Must be a quick learner and possess excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in MS Word and Excel
• Must be a team player with demonstrated history of successfully fostering relationships with cross-functional parties
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence tools and concepts is preferred
• Must be willing to learn and become proficient with designated Artificial Intelligence platforms

_ Location _

• Ability to drive into the Dublin, OH office for moments that matter preferred but not required

_ What is expected of you and others at this level _

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and general guidance on new projects, manage conflicting priorities, and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage high volumes and effectively balance workload
• Capacity to work in a team environment and manage projects accordingly
• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives

Anticipated salary range: $79,700 - $113,800

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 11/24/2026

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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