Senior Paralegal

What Paralegal contributes to Cardinal Health

Legal provides the company with strategic, proactive, practical and cost-effective legal advice and services in order to protect the organization's assets, operations and image. This function provides legal counsel related to commercial, corporate securities, intellectual property, labor and employment, and regulatory law, among other areas. This function also litigates all company legal matters, manages outside counsel and manages legal operations.

Paralegal conducts research and resolves legal questions under the direction of the organization's attorneys. This family provides research and supports and prepares agreements, instruments, documents, and pleadings relating to litigation and non-litigation matters. This job family also conducts training on corporate policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing MSO-related agreements, including management services agreements, professional services agreements, physician employment agreements, business associate agreements and vendor contracts.
• Conduct legal research (e.g., Stark and Anti-Kickback regulations), handle document reviews and provide summaries of same for internal stakeholders.
• Assist with maintenance and tracking of compliance documentation for affiliated medical practices and provider entities.
• Work collaboratively with the corporate governance legal team as needed to support state filings, registrations, maintenance of affiliated entities.
• Assist with due diligence for acquisitions and integration of newly acquired entities.
• Assist with contract management, including contract renewals, extensions and amendments.
• Work collaboratively with the corporate governance legal team to prepare and maintain governance documents; including articles of incorporation, bylaws, board resolutions, and meeting minutes.
• Assist with corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and financing matters.
• Assist with maintaining corporate records to ensure compliance with internal policies and various laws and regulations.
• Assists with ad hoc projects as needed, including business process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant paralegal experience in MSO/healthcare operations and general corporate, preferably in-house or at a law firm supporting healthcare clients.
• BA, BS or equivalent experience in related field.
• Experience with MSOs, healthcare entities, or multi-entity corporate structures strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate-to-Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in MS Word and Excel.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and general guidance on new projects, manage conflicting priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage high volumes and effectively balance workload.
• Capacity to work in a team environment, including cross-functionally, and manage projects accordingly.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives.

Anticipated salary range: $80,900 - 115,500

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 4/23/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.