Paralegal, Contracts

Paralegal, Contracts

Position Summary: The Paralegal, Contracts supports the Corporate Counsel in the Legal Department by administering and coordinating the contract lifecycle for a regulated mail-order specialty pharmacy and wholesale distribution business. This role assists with drafting, reviewing, tracking, execution, and maintenance of a wide variety of contracts and related documentation while ensuring accuracy, regulatory awareness, and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, edit, and administer contracts, amendments, renewals, and terminations, including vendor agreements, service agreements, distribution agreements, NDAs, and pharmacy-related contracts.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from intake through execution, ensuring all required approvals, signatures, and documentation are completed.
• Maintain contracts within the company's contract management system, ensuring accurate data entry, version control, and audit-ready files.
• Track contract milestones, renewal dates, expirations, and contractual obligations; notify stakeholders of upcoming deadlines.
• Coordinate contract routing and execution using electronic signature platforms.
• Review contract language for consistency with company standards, healthcare laws, and pharmacy regulations under attorney supervision.
• Assist with the administration of PBM-related agreements, including tracking network participation, reimbursement, and rebate-related contractual terms.
• Serve as a liaison among Legal, Compliance, Operations, Pharmacy Services, Sales, and Finance regarding contract status and documentation requirements.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and metrics related to contract volume, cycle time, renewal status, and execution progress.
• Maintain shared legal folders, contract templates, and standardized forms.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of contract administration processes and legal terminology.
• Prior experience in Retail, Mail Order of Specialty Pharmacy, PBM, pharmaceutical or managed health care industry.
• Familiarity with pharmacy and healthcare contracting concepts, including PBM network participation and rebate-related contractual provisions, preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint; experience with contract management systems preferred.
• Ability to relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A well-organized and self-directed individual who is able to work with minimal amount of supervision.
• Capability to efficiently complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays in alignment with departmental and industry demands.

Education/Experience:

Associate or bachelor's degree in legal studies, Business Administration, or a related field required.

Paralegal Certification from an ABA-approved or nationally recognized paralegal program required.

Minimum of 2-6 years of experience in a paralegal, contract administration, or legal support role.

Prior experience in healthcare, pharmacy or other regulated industries strongly preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry related software programs

Preferred Skill/Abilities:

• Prior experience in Retail, Mail Order of Specialty Pharmacy, PBM, pharmaceutical or managed health care industry preferred.
• Experience Working with Privacy-related platforms (One Trust, etc.)

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

Home-based office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.