Job Title: Legal Analyst

Location: NYC, 10001

Salary/Payrate: $90K-$100K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: (several shifts available)

Hybrid (3 days in office/2 remote) | 7:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST OR 9:30 AM EST to 5:30 PM EST

Remote | 2:00 PM EST to 10:00 PM EST

Term: Permanent

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: $500.00

JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-SD1

Our client, an esteemed international law firm, is looking for a Legal Analyst to join their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the review, drafting, and analysis of engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines to ensure alignment with firm policies and client requirements.
• Performs strategic and legal analyses to support client and industry initiatives.
• Drafts clear and comprehensive client agreements in compliance with internal policies and legal standards.
• Reviews, interprets, and summarizes complex legal documents; identifies key issues and proposes appropriate responses.
• Maintains and updates database records related to client agreements; escalates outstanding issues as needed.
• Acts as a central point of contact for inquiries regarding client engagement terms.
• Collaborates with attorneys, management, and staff to support effective decision-making.
• Prepares and analyzes reports highlighting key contractual terms and data insights.
• Manages multiple legal projects simultaneously and coordinates across departments.
• Uses legal software and technology (e.g., Aderant Expert, Litera Compare, MS Office) to enhance analysis and document review.
• Ensures compliance with firm policies, handles confidential matters with discretion, and manages firm resources responsibly.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Maintains flexibility to adjust work hours to meet business demands.

Qualifications:

• Experience drafting, reviewing, and analyzing legal agreements, particularly client engagement documents.
• Understanding of law firm operations and client relationship dynamics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage shifting priorities, and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information clearly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new legal software systems.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of related legal or law firm experience.