Legal Contract Manager

This is an IN-OFFICE position in our FORT MYERS, FL Office

About Us:

TeleSpecialists is transforming healthcare delivery as the nation's largest and fastest-growing digital healthcare leader. By providing expert neurological and psychiatric care directly to over 400 hospitals and health systems across the country, we don't just provide care; we pioneer solutions that make quality healthcare easily accessible.

Join a team where your passion meets our purpose. If you’re inspired by innovation, thrive in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, and want to be a part of a team that’s reshaping the future of patient care, we want you on our team. At TeleSpecialists, you'll discover more than just a job. You will be able to experience meaningful work, accelerated career growth, and the opportunity to redefine healthcare for the future.

Tele Specialists Offers:

• A great culture with a team environment



• A fun, diverse work environment



• A rapidly growing company with career advancement opportunities



• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits



• Tuition Reimbursement



• 401k match



• Paid Vacation



• Leadership Training Classes



• Mentorship Program

About the Role:

The Legal Contract Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of all contracts supporting the company’s clinical, physician, hospital, and telemedicine operations. This role plays a critical function in ensuring that physician agreements, hospital service contracts, payer-related documents, and vendor agreements are accurately tracked, compliant with healthcare regulations, and executed on time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of healthcare-related contracts, including physician employment and independent contractor agreements, hospital and health system service agreements, telemedicine services agreements, medical director agreements, and call/on-call coverage agreements.



• Track and maintain key contract terms including compensation structures, coverage obligations, termination provisions, notice requirements, and renewal dates.



• Maintain accurate records related to licensure, credentialing dependencies, and contract-linked compliance requirements.



• Support contract compliance related to healthcare regulations, including Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, data privacy obligations, and state-specific physician practice and telemedicine requirements.



• Coordinate contract documentation to support audits, payor reviews, hospital credentialing, and regulatory inquiries.



• Ensure telemedicine agreements align with clinical service models and operational workflows.



• Own and maintain the legal and contract calendar, including contract expirations, auto-renewals, termination deadlines, physician coverage dates, and regulatory milestones.



• Proactively notify the Managing Partner and leadership team of upcoming deadlines, risks, and required actions.



• Serve as the primary owner of Salesforce contract functionality or other contract lifecycle management platforms, including workflow configuration, approvals, and execution processes.



• Ensure contract metadata is accurate, complete, and auditable, including provider names, facilities, service lines, states, and effective dates.



• Generate reports related to physician contracts, hospital agreements, and renewal pipelines.



• Act as the central point of contact for internal and external healthcare counsel, coordinating drafting, redlining, execution, amendments, and deliverables.



• Track legal matters, contract revisions, and outside counsel documentation, including billing coordination.



• Collaborate closely with medical leadership, physician recruiting, credentialing, licensing, revenue cycle, compliance, operations, and clinical program leadership.



• Standardize contract templates in coordination with counsel and improve workflows to reduce cycle time and mitigate compliance risk.



• Prepare executive summaries for the Managing Partner highlighting contract status, risks, and upcoming renewals.



• Support due diligence activities related to acquisitions, new service lines, and payer relationships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field preferred.



• Five or more years of experience in healthcare contract management, legal operations, or physician contracting.



• Advanced experience with Salesforce (required) and/or healthcare-focused contract management systems.



• Demonstrated experience managing legal calendars and coordinating with healthcare-focused internal and external counsel.



• High attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive and highly regulated documentation.



• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal certification or equivalent legal training.



• Experience in telemedicine, physician staffing, MSO, or hospital-based services.



• Familiarity with multi-state physician contracting and licensure considerations.



• Experience with CLM tools such as Ironclad, Conga, DocuSign, ContractWorks, or similar platforms.



• Experience supporting private equity–backed or rapidly scaling healthcare organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare and physician contract lifecycle management.



• Strong understanding of telemedicine regulatory requirements and compliance considerations.



• Advanced skill in Salesforce and contract lifecycle management systems, including workflow configuration and reporting.



• Ability to manage complex legal calendars, prioritize deadlines, and proactively mitigate risk.



• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify contract risks and operational misalignment.



• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, legal counsel, and cross-functional stakeholders while exercising discretion and sound judgment.



• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly regulated healthcare environment with multiple competing priorities.

Travel Requirements (if applicable): minimal (less than 5%)

Other Duties:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time based on business needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods, often up to 75% of the workday.



• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or shared workspaces.



• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.



• Must be able to exchange accurate information with clients and co-workers in person, over the phone, and via digital platforms.



• Occasionally moves or transports office supplies, files, or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.



• Occasionally positions self to maintain files in cabinets or access equipment stored in low or high areas.



• Requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, and viewing a computer monitor for extended periods.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.