LEGAL ANALYST

Job Description

The Legal Analyst participates actively in the development and implementation of best in class Legal department operations. Responsible for identifying requirements, defining and providing metrics for the Legal department at global level, he/she will work closely with Finance and IT (where necessary) and will find innovative ways to help improve Legal processes and provide expert recommendations and insights to Legal leadership, helping drive data-based strategic decisions.

The position is Full time-based at our Washington, WA headquarters and reports directly to Pythonwise’s Executive Director, Legal Operations & Strategy.

Define relevant data points and metrics for the Legal function

Drive review of requirements for and creation of a Legal Metrics Dashboard, including for example contract metrics, litigation/outcomes metrics, Legal function scorecard, metrics related to communications and Online Reputation management

Take an active role in driving the digitization of the Legal and Risk department, leveraging technology/AI for metrics, analytics and improvement of existing processes

Benchmark department practices (eg, overall spend, spend on technology, hiring and staffing, outside counsel spend and selection, department quality of service to internal clients, etc.) against industry standards and produce dashboards and reports on the same along with any recommendations to improve efficiency and lower costs.

Work with Finance and relevant stakeholders to help better understand insurance spend; help define end to end process for increased visibility & control.

Work with lawyers to assess and select appropriate attorneys and law firms using AdvanceLaw, Persuit, or otherwise

Requirements:

J.D. or Master’s Degree or equivalent in Law

3 years + experience in a related position utilizing data analysis tools and techniques or metrics research in a corporate environment, with exposure to process improvement, operations/methods analysis.

Cultural alignment – Excellent judgment, positive personality and sense of humor, Unwavering personal and professional ethical standards; drives excellence and innately collaborative

Implement a regular review globally of firm timekeeper rates and analysis against preferred vendor list

Assist with firm rate negotiation, matter-specific budgeting, and billing disputes

Communication skills – Excellent communication skills – both written and spoken. Comfortable working with department leaders and senior management.

Desired Skills:

Digital savviness and learning agility – Extremely comfortable with technology, able to recognize and act on evolving technology trends impacting the business, quick to learn and master new tools.

Strategic and critical thinking – Ability to conceptualize and articulate practical and creative solutions to meet legal requirements and business needs; inquisitive, challenges status quo, thinks outside the box, exhibits strong levels of insight and intellectual curiosity