Senior Paralegal

01Location

02Hiring Range

03Position Summary

Provides senior-level paralegal support to the Legal Department and substantive legal support across the company in a corporate healthcare environment. Applies extensive experience and judgment to independently manage complex legal projects, drafts and supports negotiation of high-level legal documents and agreements and provides high-quality legal support to business partners. Takes ownership on assigned matters, mentors junior paralegals and support staff, and collaborates effectively across departments to advance department and organizational goals.

Demonstrated knowledge of applicable healthcare regulatory frameworks such as the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and HIPAA, as well as corporate governance and transactional matters. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

04KPA 1, Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Management

• Independently draft, review, revise, and negotiate corporate and healthcare agreements, including M&A, physician employment, management services, and professional services agreements.
• Identify and resolve contractual issues within established guidelines and escalate higher-risk matters for attorney review.
• Manage contract matters from intake through execution and track activity through Xakia.

05KPA 2, M&A, Due Diligence & Transaction Support

• Lead and perform due diligence for acquisitions, unwinds, and other corporate transactions.
• Prepare UCC forms and related filings.
• Coordinate document production and information requests with executive leadership and cross-functional business partners.

06KPA 3, Corporate Governance & Entity Management

• Manage entity formations, dissolutions, good standing requests, and ongoing entity-maintenance requirements.
• Draft and revise governance documents, including written consents, board and committee resolutions, and compliance-related policies.
• Maintain fictitious name filings and renewals.

07KPA 4, Legal Operations, Research & Process Improvement

• Research corporate and healthcare-specific laws, regulations, licensure requirements, CON laws, and transaction regulations.
• Develop SOPs, workflows, checklists, and processes to improve Legal Department efficiency and consistency.
• Support implementation of legal and operational requirements across the organization.

08KPA 5, Cross-Functional Support, Communication & Compliance

• Participate in cross-functional meetings and provide substantive legal and matter-status updates.
• Collaborate with business partners and internal stakeholders to support timely resolution of legal matters.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable requirements.

09Education

• Bachelor’s or associate degree required; paralegal certification a plus.

10Minimum Relevant Experience

• 10+ years of relevant paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, supporting corporate and healthcare matters.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience drafting corporate transactional agreements, employment agreements, and other business agreements with limited attorney supervision.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare laws and healthcare transactions, including the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, state licensure requirements, change of ownership, and certificate of need laws.
• Exceptional drafting, redlining, and negotiation support skills, with strong proofreading and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to interact with Executive and Senior Management.
• Effective planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize high-level matters, manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management.
• Comfortable adopting new technology, including AI-enabled legal tools, and helping implement technology and process improvements.

11Certifications/Licenses

• Paralegal certification in required state

12· Organization

Travel: 0-25%

13Expectations for All Employees

This position description reflects the general duties and responsibilities necessary to perform the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The responsibilities listed may be subject to change at any time and individuals may be asked to perform duties outside of their regular responsibilities to support the ongoing business operation needs.

14Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

The essential functions described herein are intended to define the fundamental duties of the position and serve as the minimum requirements for performance. They do not represent an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be required. AON complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. The Company will engage in an interactive process to evaluate and, where appropriate, provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, provided such accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the business.

15· Time management

• Effective written/verbal communication

16· Home office setup

• Minimal external environmental exposure

17· Ergonomic home office guidance

• Communication software accessibility

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