Paralegal

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Summary: In this role, you will support daily legal operations and assist attorneys in providing guidance to internal stakeholders on contracting, regulatory, litigation, compliance, and governance matters. You will partner with internal clients to address legal and business needs, collaborate with legal leadership to ensure contracts align with organizational policies and risk standards, and progressively take on greater responsibility and independence. You will also provide practical legal support, manage contract workflows, and contribute to efficient and compliant business operations. Responsibilities: Draft and review contracts, amendments, and other legal documents, reviewing redlines and providing standard responses and comments, where appropriate. Provide advice and consultation to internal stakeholders and business teams regarding contract processes, standard contract terms, negotiations, strategies, and other legal matters. Act as the liaison between business teams and other back office teams and the legal team. Support organizational adherence to legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., reporting mandates, compliance requirements). Collaborate with internal and external business partners to determine internal controls necessary to properly mitigate standard legal and regulatory risks. Monitor post execution processes, archive contracts and other legal documents. Prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies. Qualifications: Relevant degree preferred. 2 or more years of relevant experience required. Knowledge of contracts/agreements terms and conditions required. Experience in a law firm or in-house corporate legal environment preferred. Paralegal certification preferred. Ability to demonstrate comprehension of legal procedure requirements and manage responsibilities with an appropriate sense of urgency desired. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Salesforce, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and other legal tools. Ability to effectively collaborate with internal clients and external partners. The ideal candidate will join us in a hybrid workplace model (3 days in office) at our office located in Irving, TX. #LI-AC Estimated Hiring Range: At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $59,600.00 to $101,200.00. This position is also incentive eligible. Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law. Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve. Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration. aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living. Click here for Vizient Careers Home Page. #J-18808-Ljbffr