Who we are:
Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
What you’ll do:
As a Senior Paralegal, you will serve as a key legal operations and corporate governance partner, supporting the Chief Legal Officer and cross-functional stakeholders across the organization. You will independently manage complex legal and corporate matters, drive process improvements, and provide strategic support on contracts, entity management, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Lead the administration and optimization of contract lifecycle management processes and systems, including LinkSquares, to enhance efficiency, visibility, and compliance.
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Manage the drafting, review, tracking, execution, and maintenance of a wide range of agreements, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and legal requirements.
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Conduct detailed contract analysis, identify legal and business risks, and recommend practical solutions to mitigate exposure.
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Support and participate in contract negotiations, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), employment agreements, vendor contracts, amendments, and other commercial agreements.
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Serve as a trusted legal resource to business stakeholders, collaborating across departments to ensure contractual obligations align with organizational objectives and regulatory standards.
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Conduct advanced legal research and analysis, synthesizing findings into actionable recommendations for legal counsel and business leaders.
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Assist the Chief Legal Officer with legal project management, strategic initiatives, fact gathering, due diligence, and complex legal analyses.
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Prepare, review, and file corporate governance documents, including articles of incorporation, articles of organization, bylaws, operating agreements, board consents, resolutions, and related records.
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Maintain and oversee corporate records, governance databases, organizational charts, and legal document repositories to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance.
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Coordinate annual reporting, business licensing, "doing business as" (DBA) filings, state registrations, and other corporate compliance requirements.
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Manage entity governance documentation and support board and committee activities through preparation of materials, meeting records, and related filings.
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Track and maintain intellectual property portfolios, including trademarks, copyrights, licenses, and related renewal requirements.
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Draft legal correspondence and communicate directly with outside counsel, regulators, business partners, and external stakeholders on legal and contractual matters.
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Identify opportunities to improve legal operations and implement scalable processes, templates, workflows, and best practices to increase organizational effectiveness.
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Support internal compliance initiatives, audits, and regulatory reviews as needed.
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Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and analyses to support decision-making by senior leadership.
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Act as a proactive, self-directed professional who anticipates needs, solves problems independently, and drives legal matters to successful completion.
Who you are:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or equivalent advanced paralegal training strongly preferred.
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10+ years of progressive corporate paralegal experience, preferably within healthcare, life sciences, regulated industries, or similarly complex organizations.
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Demonstrated experience supporting senior legal executives and managing sophisticated corporate governance and contract administration responsibilities.
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Extensive knowledge of corporate law, business entity management, contract law, and corporate governance practices.
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Strong experience reviewing, negotiating, and administering commercial contracts and legal agreements.
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Experience managing contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, preferably LinkSquares or similar platforms.
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Proven ability to independently manage complex legal projects with minimal supervision.
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Exceptional legal research, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with executive leadership, outside counsel, and business stakeholders.
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High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive information.
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Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal technology platforms.
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Detail-oriented, highly accountable, and committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
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Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment while maintaining the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Preferred Qualifications
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Healthcare industry experience.
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Familiarity with intellectual property portfolio management.
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Experience managing multi-state entity compliance and governance requirements.
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Knowledge of healthcare regulatory compliance and related legal frameworks.
What we offer:
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Dynamic environment
- Access to a diverse network of practitioners
- Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous PTO
- Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).
The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc.
