Legal Contract Analyst

The Legal Contract Analyst plays a key role in reviewing, analyzing, and managing contracts to ensure compliance with company policies, federal and state regulations, and business requirements. This role partners with internal stakeholders to navigate the contract lifecycle, proactively communicates timelines, and provides guidance to support efficient and accurate contract execution.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and update contractual documents, including non-disclosures, business associate agreements, data processing agreements, vendor agreements, and other enterprise contracts for external vendors and customers.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract-related issues, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Research and resolve contract-related issues, evaluating documents against standard templates, contract guidebooks, and business/regulatory requirements; provide recommendations to management to mitigate future risks.
• Identify and escalate potential issues to management or the Legal team that could affect contract creation, review, or approval.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Sales) to streamline contract workflows, improve processes, and ensure accuracy of terms and conditions.
• Track, monitor, and report on contract processes and project timelines to ensure accountability and timely completion of tasks.
• Prepare regular reports on open and completed contracts from intake tools on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.
• Support special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of contract experience (5+ years preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent; paralegal certification or experience highly preferred.
• Experience in contract administration and familiarity with federal, state, or commercial contracting regulations. Healthcare or benefits industry experience, including HIPAA privacy and security, is a plus.
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management, subcontracting practices, and commercial contract terms and conditions.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new concepts, legal requirements, processes, and technology.
• Comfortable managing risk, uncertainty, and change in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications, and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.
Pay Grade 18. $56,900 - $119,200

Additional Information:

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Competitive base and incentive pay
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.

Important Work Authorization Information

Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Gunnison, CO

Job ID: Delta_Dental-2923

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-28T23:36:50