Paralegal/ Contracts Administrator

<div class="content-intro">At Habitat Health, we envision a world where older adults experience an independent and joyful aging journey in the comfort of their homes, enabled by access to comprehensive health care. Habitat Health provides personalized, coordinated clinical and social care as well as health plan coverage through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (“PACE”) in collaboration with our leading healthcare partners, including Kaiser Permanente. Habitat Health offers a fully integrated experience that brings more good days and a sense of belonging to participants and their caregivers. We build engaged, fulfilled care teams to deliver personalized care in our centers and in the home. And we support our partners with scalable solutions to meet the health care needs and costs of aging populations.    Habitat Health is growing, and we’re looking for new team members who wish to join our mission of redefining aging in place. To learn more, visit <a href="https://www.habitathealth.com/">https://www.habitathealth.com</a>. </div>Role Scope: We seek a highly organized paralegal/contract administrator with proven experience managing projects in a fast-paced environment and implementing a contract management system for an expanding business. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this individual will be the second member of our Legal team. As part of a growing company and small department, the role demands adaptability and offers significant opportunities for professional growth. Initial responsibilities will include: <ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Arial" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Arial","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Establish and Operationalize a Contract Management System.  Participate in the selection and customization of a contract management system that will serve to streamline our contracting process from intake through review, approval, execution, and inventorying. </li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Arial" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Arial","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Manage Contract Review and Performance. Manage low to medium risk contracts, actively monitor contract performance and risks, and identify appropriate strategies to achieve improved contract outcomes.  </li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Arial" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Arial","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Manage Company Registry.  Oversee and manage corporate records of each legal entity, including formation documents and applicable state licenses and qualifications. </li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Arial" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Arial","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Support Board Operations.  Assist with managing communications to Board members, including transmitting Board materials and securing signatures for Board resolutions. </li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Arial" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Arial","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Project Support.  Provide project management support for ongoing projects, such as provider network development, quarterly reporting, and licensing renewals. </li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Arial" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Arial","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Collaboration and Communication.  Develop and maintain relationships with all levels of management and staff across various departments, particularly forging strong partnerships with the compliance and finance teams. </li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Arial" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Arial","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">General Paralegal Support.  Assistance with processing standard form agreements, such as NDAs, short term consulting agreements, and BAAs.  </li></ul>Qualifications:  <ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Poppins" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Poppins","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Bachelor’s degree and three (3) to five (5) years experience as a paralegal/contract manager. </li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Poppins" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Poppins","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Strong ability and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and other legal contract management software. </li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Poppins" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Poppins","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Excellent organization and collaboration skills.  </li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Poppins" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Poppins","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Must be able to demonstrate timely, appropriate and professional communication internally within the Legal Team and other departments, and externally with external counsel and other third parties. </li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Poppins" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Poppins","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to build trust and credibility across the business. </li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Poppins" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Poppins","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.  </li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Poppins" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Poppins","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Aligns with our purpose and our values and is excited about living those out in daily practice.  </li></ul> Nice to have: <ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Poppins" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Poppins","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Experience in the healthcare industry and early-stage startups. </li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Poppins" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Poppins","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1">Experienced at solving problems and making decisions daily relative to current projects and matters. </li></ul>Knowledge & Abilities:  <ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Poppins" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Poppins","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1">Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills. </li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Poppins" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Poppins","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1">Curious and creative mindset that is not intimidated by developing new processes.  </li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Poppins" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Poppins","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1">High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.  </li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Poppins" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Poppins","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1">Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement.  </li></ul>Compensation: We take into account an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience in determining final salary. This role is eligible for medical/dental/vision insurance, paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), short and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The expected salary range for this position is $78,000 -$92,000 and is bonus eligible.  The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location. Vaccination Policy, including COVID-19 At Habitat Health, we aim to provide safe and high-quality care to our participants. To achieve this, please note that we have vaccination policies to keep both our team members and participants safe. For covid and flu, we require either proof of vaccination or declination form and required masking while in participant locations as a safe as an essential requirement of this role.  Requests for reasonable accommodations due to an applicant’s disability or sincerely held religious beliefs will be considered and may be granted based upon review. We also require that team members adhere to all infection control, PPE standards and vaccination requirements related to specific roles and locations as a condition of employment. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Habitat Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), or other status protected by applicable law.  Habitat Health is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Habitat Health will take steps to provide people with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs with reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.  Accordingly, if you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at careers@habitathealth.com. Beware of Scams and Fraud Please ensure your application is being submitted through a Habitat Health sponsored site only. Our emails will come from @habitathealth.com email addresses. If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam such as this, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission by selecting the ‘Rip-offs and Imposter Scams’ option: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/.

Paralegal/ Contracts Administrator

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