Legal Specialist Senior

Anticipated End Date:

2026-01-26

Position Title:

Legal Specialist Senior

Job Description:

Legal Specialist Senior

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week at our New York City location, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Legal Specialist Senior (Paralegal) will support the Vendor Legal team responsible for negotiating and managing vendor agreements and related legal processes. This role will provide critical operational, project, and governance support across the vendor contracting lifecycle, including dispute management, contract templates, contract management technology, and cross-functional initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative legal environment.

How you will make an impact: 

• Support attorneys and/or independently perform negotiation and administration of vendor agreements, amendments, and related documents.
• Assist with intake, tracking, and coordination of vendor contract requests and approvals.
• Provide governance-related input and support, including preparation of materials, tracking approvals, and documenting decisions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., legal, procurement, compliance, finance, business partners) to ensure alignment with legal and governance requirements.
• Support the development, maintenance, and organization of vendor contract templates, clauses, and playbooks.
• Assist with updates to templates to reflect legal, regulatory, or business changes.
• Support the use and ongoing improvement of contract management systems and related legal technology tools.
• Assist with data entry, reporting, user support, and process documentation related to contract management technology.
• Support legal team projects, including process improvements, technology initiatives, and operational enhancements.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and project materials for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability within vendor legal processes.
• Support the legal team in tracking, documenting, and managing vendor disputes.
• Coordinate information gathering, document production, and follow-up related to dispute matters.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a Paralegal Certification or an AA/AS/BA/BS in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of legal or related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. 

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong follow-through.
• Experience supporting vendor or commercial legal teams.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems (e.g., Icertis) or legal technology tools (e.g., Onit).
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, including the ability to create clear, professional presentations.
• Experience supporting governance processes or cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Process orientation and continuous improvement mindset.
• Professional judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate escalation.

Job Level:

Non-Management Non-Exempt

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

LEG > Legal Support

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.