Hearst Health ยท 17 hours ago
Contract & Legal Operations Manager
Dallas, TX
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHearst Health is a market leader in healthcare software development, providing mobile cloud-based solutions for clinical, operational, and financial improvement of home care. The Contract & Legal Operations Manager will act as a liaison between various departments to manage contracts and mitigate risk, ensuring legal compliance and supporting sales teams.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategies for the interpretation, review, and management of customer contracts to support business goals and mitigate risk
Collaborate with Finance, Sales, and Account Executives to evaluate and execute contracts, amendments, NDAs, and other legal documents
Advise internal stakeholders on legal and contractual matters, including identifying, managing, and communicating risks and opportunities in business transactions
Serve as a liaison with Hearst Legal, ensuring adherence to broader legal, finance, and risk requirements
Ensure timely review, approvals, and compliance for all contract-related requests
Assist with the setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of the DocuSign Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system including the management of our CLM contract library
Communicate contractual terms and conditions clearly and effectively to internal stakeholders at all levels
Develop, implement, and maintain contract-specific policies and procedures that align with company objectives and promote operational efficiency
Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation and collaborate with Hearst Legal on necessary updates or actions
Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and special projects as assigned
Lead the end-to-end response process for RFPs, including timeline development, resource allocation, and final submission
Serve as the central point of contact for all proposal activities across internal departments such as Sales, Legal, Product, Finance, and Marketing
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience managing customer and commercial contracts
Strong paralegal skills, including direct experience drafting, redlining, and negotiating NDAs and MSAs
Familiarity with SaaS contracting models, including usage-based pricing structures
Experience supporting customer contracts in a healthcare software or technology environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, DocuSign CLM, and Salesforce
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to simplify complexity, resolve discrepancies, assess risk, and deliver sound recommendations
Proven track record of meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate effectively across all levels
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across departments
A collaborative mindset with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
Displays humility, curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset
Benefits
Competitive pay
Robust benefits
Professional development opportunities
Meaningful work
Flexibility
A company that gives back
Company
Hearst Health
The mission of Hearst Health is to guide healthcare organizations by delivering essential intelligence and software that improve the quality, safety and efficiency of care.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Denielle G. deWynter
Chief Financial Officer & SVP
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