Senior Legal Analyst

In supporting the Legal Department, the Senior Legal Analyst will provide assistance to attorneys on various legal matters in moderate to highly complex areas of law related to employment and labor, benefits and human resources, including research in new areas impacting the enterprise's workforce, employment litigation support, and operations support. This work also involves assisting attorneys in mitigating risks and driving toward business outcomes via analysis, interpretation, organization of information and development of strategies and proposals to rectify problem areas. This position is responsible for research, document creation and case management with a focus on employment, labor, and benefits-related matters.

- A minimum of 4 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree.

- 5 years of experience with a JD or paralegal certification preferred.

- 3 - 5 years of recent experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department with a distinct focus on labor and employment law (combined firm and in-house experience) preferred.

- Strong legal research and analytical skills on complex issues utilizing Lexis/Nexis or Westlaw to evaluate changing employment regulations and agency guidelines.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for working cross-functionally with human resources, internal and external investigators, and employees at all levels.

- Very strong organizational, prioritization and follow-up skills.

- Friendly demeanor, team attitude, and helpful nature; able to work and take direction from colleagues across the Legal Affairs division.

- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work product.

- Strong sense of professionalism, ethics and confidentiality, maintaining absolute confidentiality regarding sensitive personnel issues and employee records.

- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization and 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 relating to various legal issues.

- Strong proofreading and editing skills.

- Ability to collaborate with in-house counsel to provide legal support to business initiatives.

- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

- Strong negotiation skills.

- Demonstrated ability to act independently and assume increased responsibility.

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 20. $72,084 - $150,995