Senior Legal Analyst - Business Affairs

Overview

This role supports the Legal Department. The Senior Legal Analyst assists attorneys and partners effectively on moderately to highly complex legal matters in areas related to insurance and healthcare, including legal research and analysis related to technology, AI, data privacy/security, business development, and operations support. Responsibilities include helping mitigate risk and supporting business outcomes through analysis, interpretation, organization of information, and development of strategies and proposals.

The position also includes legal research, knowledge management practices, document creation, and case management.

Responsibilities

• With limited guidance from attorneys, provide support, analysis, escalation, and insight to attorneys.
• Manage time-sensitive Legal Department projects such as legal research, contract review, and legislative monitoring, demonstrating independent ownership and diving deep into new projects.
• Serve as a liaison to outside counsel by coordinating documents and supporting knowledge sharing as needed.
• Identify legal requirements and issues by researching statutes and case law; provide insight, recommendations, and conclusions that can be quickly reviewed and actioned by attorneys and business partners.
• Manage key Legal Department processes, including day-to-day guidance to clients under attorney supervision, as well as knowledge management and education opportunities for the business.
• Develop and manage document production, tracking, and review systems for complex cases requiring coordination.
• Analyze, recommend, and implement improvements and best practices for case management and legal document production and review processes.
• Handle routine legal tasks independently and as requested by attorneys.
• Provide regular feedback to attorneys and appropriate departmental personnel regarding the status of legal projects.
• Act as the initial point of escalation for significant issues from legal staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years of experience with a JD or paralegal certification preferred.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills on complex issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Very strong organizational, prioritization, and follow-up skills.
• Friendly demeanor and team attitude; ability to work and take direction from colleagues across the Legal Affairs division.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work product.
• Professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels across teams.
• Solid writing skills to prepare comprehensive memorandums outlining potential legal issues.
• Ability to manage and coordinate legal research projects.
• Ability to respond to requests for information, status updates, and documentation from other business units related to various legal issues.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to collaborate with in-house counsel to provide legal support to business initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to act independently and assume increased responsibility.

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay (national range): Pay Grade 20. $72,084 - $150,995

Actual pay may vary based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications, and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.

Benefits include:

• Competitive base and incentive pay
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• 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
• Career development, tuition reimbursement, and recognition program
• Adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program

Location

Unfortunately, this position is unable to hire individuals residing in: Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) or other U.S. Territories at this time.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

Additional Information

• This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check.
• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, 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.
• Work authorization: The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.