Manager, Contracts & Legal Operations

About Us Ventra is a leading business solutions provider for facility-based physicians practicing anesthesia, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, pathology, and radiology. Focused on Revenue Cycle Management, Ventra partners with private practices, hospitals, health systems, and ambulatory surgery centers to deliver transparent and data-driven solutions that solve the most complex revenue and reimbursement issues, enabling clinicians to focus on providing outstanding care to their patients and communities. Come Join Our Team! As part of our robust Rewards & Recognition program, this role is eligible for our Ventra performance-based incentive plan, because we believe great work deserves great rewards Help Us Grow Our Dream Team — Join Us, Refer a Friend, and Earn a Referral Bonus! Job Summary The Healthcare Contracts & Legal Operations Manager will support the organization by managing the review, drafting, negotiation, administration, and execution of a wide variety of commercial agreements and will also assist with other legal and compliance related matters. This role serves as a key business partner to internal stakeholders, helping identify contractual risks, improve contract processes, support legal and compliance initiatives, and assist with corporate governance and records management. The position is ideal for an experienced healthcare contracts professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and possesses a strong understanding of healthcare services, vendor contracting, HIPAA-related agreements, and legal operations. Essential Functions and Tasks Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including services agreements with healthcare customers, vendor contracts, confidentiality agreements, software license agreements, settlement agreements, information security agreements, business associate agreements, and real estate transactions. Assist attorneys with contract analysis, contract disputes, and risk management. Support HR department regarding employment-related contractual matters.[ Conduct preliminary research on legal issues Continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of legal contract support within the company while maintaining the quality and consistency of contracts across the organization Manage the company’s contract life cycle management system, including, without limitation, system build out, maintenance, user rights, data entry, and reporting. Assist with corporate governance related items, including, without limitation, corporate filings, annual reports, permits, licensing, and corporate resolutions. Assist the company, as needed, with other legal and compliance related tasks. Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract management, legal operations, healthcare contracting, compliance, or a related function. Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering commercial agreements in a healthcare, healthcare services, healthcare technology, or revenue cycle management environment. Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management, contract administration, risk assessment, and document management processes. Experience with corporate governance. Knowledge of healthcare-related agreements, including Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), confidentiality agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements. Experience working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Experience and general proficiency working with AI tools and LLMs, including, without limitation, Claude and Copilot. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM), healthcare services, legal operations, compliance, or corporate contracting experience strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Well-organized with excellent attention to detail. Strong ethical standards. Ability to read, understand, and apply state/federal laws, regulations, and policies. Ability to communicate with diverse personalities in a tactful, mature, and professional manner. Understand and comply with company policies and procedures. Strong leadership/management skills to manage, motivate, and set expectations with team members. Strong judgment skills and problem-solving skills. Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong time management, organizational, and decision-making skills. Compensation Base Compensation will be based on various factors unique to each candidate including geographic location, skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. This position is also eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus in accordance with company policies. Ventra Health Equal Employment Opportunity (Applicable only in the US) Ventra Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions. Recruitment Agencies Ventra Health does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Ventra Health is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Solicitation of Payment Ventra Health does not solicit payment from our applicants and candidates for consideration or placement. Statement of Accessibility Ventra Health is committed to making our digital experiences accessible to all users, regardless of ability or assistive technology preferences. 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