Contracts and Corporate Paralegal

HealthPlanOne's mission is to help people find the right health insurance at the right price, so they live healthier lives. We are committed to making the shopping process simpler. Our mission has never been more important than it is today.The Contracts and Corporate Paralegal manages the lifecycle of the contracts while minimizing organizational risk. Serving as an intermediary between Legal and Business teams, this role is responsible for negotiating contract terms. This role also assists with handling corporate law matters, ensuring compliance, and supporting business transactions, working under the supervision of licensed attorneys in areas such as corporate governance and regulatory compliance.Contract ManagementProcess Ownership: First-line reviewer for revenue-generating contracts across all business lines, ensuring rapid processing and the procurement of all required approvals prior to execution.Backup/secondary reviewer for vendor contracts, ensuring rapid processing and the procurement of all required approvals prior to execution.Drafting & Negotiation: On contracts mentioned above, serve as the initial reviewer by providing substantive redlines and edits; negotiate preferred terms under attorney supervision and draft/edit/update contract templates that align with business objectives.Risk Analysis: Evaluate legal and financial risks within contracts and serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders during negotiations.Document Compliance & Archiving: Manage the formal signature process and ensure all executed documents are properly warehoused, tagged, and diagnosed according to Legal Department guidelines.Corporate ParalegalLegal Research & Preparation: Conduct legal research, gather information, communicate effectively with offices of the government, and prepare materials for attorneys and board meetings. Document Drafting & Review: Draft and revise contracts, applications, agreements, bylaws, minutes, consents, and corporate resolutions.Corporate Transactions: Assist in forming, registering, maintaining, and dissolving legal entities; prepare filings with state and federal agencies.Regulatory & Statutory Compliance: Track filing deadlines and ensure proper filing of state documents including but not limited to interactions with Secretaries of State and Departments of Insurance.Record Management: Maintain corporate files, checklists, and deliverable trackers; organize electronic and paper records.Litigation & Compliance Support: Assist in litigation, mediation, arbitration, and compliance programs as requested.Coordination: Collaborate with attorneys, finance teams, and other departments to manage corporate projects, audits, and transactions.Internal CollaborationBridge Communications: Facilitate clear communication between Marketing, Business, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure all external-facing materials and vendor partnerships remain in good standing.Required Skills/Abilities:Bachelor’s degree4 years’ contracts and/or corporate legal experienceExtremely proficient with technologyAble to proactively recognize potential risks and escalate appropriatelyCapable of thriving in a fast paced, multi-project work environmentPreferred Skills/Abilities:Physical Requirements:Must be able to remain in a stationary position (e.g., sitting or standing) for extended periods of time.Frequent use of a computer, dual monitors, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment such as a telephone, copier, and printer.Must be able to communicate effectively, including exchanging information in person, in writing, by telephone, email or video conferencing.Visual and auditory acuity required to perform job duties effectively, including reading, writing, and interpreting information on screens or in print.Hand dexterity, fine motor skills needed to operate a keyboard and mouse efficientlyReach with hands and arms occasionallySuperior organizational skills and attention to detailExceptional turnaround time in communications and work product submissionsSuperior verbal, telephone and written communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office products (MS Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint)Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is a fundamental principle at HealthPlanOne, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications. HealthPlanOne does not discriminate because of actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, gender, transgender, race, color, religion, national origin, creed, citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, medical conditions including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. HealthPlanOne requires the necessary drug testing and background checks as part of our pre-employment practices. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us to request accommodation at hr@hpone.comOriginally posted on Himalayas