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Contracts Paralegal

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Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
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Contracts Paralegal | Premier Chicagoland Healthcare Organization | 10 Years Experience | Partner with GC | MSAs, SOWs, NDAs | Vendor Negotiations | Process Improvement | Excellent Benefits

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Salary $80,000 - $110,000 per year

A Bit About Us

Join Illinois' largest independent orthopedic group practice, serving communities across 100 locations throughout the Chicagoland area with 150 fellowship-trained physicians. This established healthcare leader provides comprehensive orthopedic care and is known for innovation, excellence, and commitment to improving patients' quality of life. The legal team plays a critical role supporting the organization's continued growth and complex business operations.



Why join us?


Partner directly with General Counsel

Diverse commercial agreements across 100 locations

Build and refine contract management processes

Stable organization with strong community reputation

Collaborative environment valuing legal professionals

Sophisticated vendor and procurement agreements

Healthcare law and corporate governance exposure

Comprehensive Benefits And Competitive Compensation

Job Details

A leading Chicagoland healthcare organization seeks an experienced Contracts Paralegal to join their in-house legal department. This role provides direct support to the General Counsel and offers hands-on experience managing commercial agreements for a complex, multi-site organization serving the Chicago area and northwest Indiana.

Responsibilities

Support General Counsel with vendor negotiations and contract review processes

Review, draft, and negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and other commercial contracts

Serve as lead paralegal for commercial agreements and procurement contracts

Manage contract lifecycle from initial request through execution and renewal tracking

Maintain organized contract database and implement process improvements

Coordinate with internal stakeholders across departments on contracting needs

Track key contract terms, deadlines, and renewal dates

Research contract-related issues and support dispute resolution efforts

Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks

Assist with general corporate matters and legal department projects as needed

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate required

10 years of contracts paralegal experience, preferably in-house environment

Proven experience supporting General Counsel with vendor negotiations and commercial contracts

Strong expertise in MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and procurement agreements

Demonstrated contract lifecycle management skills

Track record of implementing process improvements and efficiency initiatives

Excellent organizational and project management abilities

Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office suite

Strong business acumen and ability to work cross-functionally

Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Healthcare or multi-location organization experience preferred

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