Senior Legal Analyst

Overview

The Senior Legal Analyst supports the Legal Department by assisting attorneys with a variety of moderate-to-highly complex legal matters related to insurance and healthcare. This role involves legal research, contract review, and providing operational guidance to help mitigate risk and drive business outcomes. Responsibilities include managing legal documentation, contract management, and facilitating knowledge-sharing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support, analysis, and insight to attorneys with limited guidance, escalating issues as needed.
• Manage time-sensitive projects such as legal research, contract review, and legislative monitoring with independent ownership and client-focused delivery.
• Serve as liaison to outside counsel, coordinating documents, communications, and knowledge-sharing.
• Research statutes, regulations, and case law to identify requirements and issues; summarize findings with actionable recommendations for attorneys and business partners.
• Manage key Legal Department processes including RFPs, contract review, client guidance (under attorney supervision), and internal knowledge management and education initiatives.
• Develop and oversee document production, tracking, and review systems for complex contracts requiring cross-functional coordination.
• Recommend and implement process improvements and best practices in case management, document production, and review.
• Independently manage routine legal tasks and provide regular status updates to attorneys and other stakeholders.
• Act as the initial point of escalation for significant issues raised by legal staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or paralegal certification preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of legal experience.
• Experience with federal, state, or commercial contracting regulations and principles.
• Background in contract law, paralegal work, healthcare, or benefits (including HIPAA privacy/security) strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills, particularly in complex areas.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms (e.g., Practical Law, Westlaw) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with AI-enabled legal or business tools preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, comprehensive memoranda.
• High attention to detail with strong proofreading, editing, and documentation skills.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and project management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively across teams and with personnel at all levels.
• Professionalism, discretion, and strong commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Ability to act independently, assume increasing responsibility, and manage multiple priorities.
• Solid negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Grade 20: $72,100 - $151,000 (national base pay range estimate; actual pay may vary based on candidate qualifications and location).
• Competitive base and incentive pay.
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions.
• Comprehensive medical and pharmacy benefits.
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
• Holistic wellbeing program with financial incentives.
• Generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays and birthday off.
• Career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and recognition programs.
• Family support benefits such as adoption assistance, fertility treatment, and child, elder, and pet care assistance.
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities.
• Employee discount program.

Location & Work Authorization

• Applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected.
• The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
• The organization 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.

Additional Information

• This position requires a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws, including various Fair Chance ordinances.
• The role requires maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and adherence to ethical standards.
• The position offers opportunities to work collaboratively across teams and contribute to legal risk mitigation and business strategy within the insurance and healthcare sectors.