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Supports attorneys and business partners on complex legal matters involving insurance, healthcare, technology, AI, privacy, and operations. Conducts legal research, contract review, legislative monitoring, case management, document production, and knowledge management. Coordinates with outside counsel, analyzes legal requirements, recommends risk-mitigation strategies, manages legal projects, and improves legal processes while providing status updates and escalation support.
In supporting the Legal Department, the Senior Legal Analyst will provide assistance to attorneys and work effectively with business partners on various legal matters in moderately to highly complex areas of law related to insurance and healthcare, including research in new areas of technology, AI, data privacy/security, business development, growth, 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 legal research, supporting knowledge management practices, document creation, and case management.
Responsibilities- With limited guidance from attorneys in the Legal Department, flexibly provides support, analysis, escalation and insight to attorneys.
- Manages time-sensitive projects for the Legal Department, such as legal research, contract review, and legislative monitoring, diving deep into new projects and demonstrating independent ownership to meet client needs.
- Serves as a liaison to outside counsel, coordinating documents and knowledge sharing, as needed.
- Identifies legal requirements and issues by researching statutes and case law; provides insight, recommendations, and conclusions on requirements in a manner that can be quickly reviewed and actioned upon by attorneys and other business partners.
- Manages key processes for the Legal Department, such as day-to-day guidance to clients under the supervision of an attorney, and knowledge management and education opportunities for the business.
- Develops and manages document production, tracking, and review systems for complex cases that require coordination.
- Analyzes, recommends, and implements improvements and best practices pertaining to case management, legal document production and review processes.
- Manages routine legal tasks, both independently and as requested by attorneys.
- Provides regular feedback to attorneys and appropriate departmental personnel regarding the status of legal projects.
- Serves as the initial point of escalation for significant issues from legal staff.
- A 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, 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.
- 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 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
- Competitive base and incentive pay
- 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
- Rich 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
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations
This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the 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.
Important Work Authorization Information
Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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At Delta Dental, we’re behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we’ve served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care – but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building fair programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all.
We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie.
Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on Facebook and Instagram, #LifeatDDins on Facebook and Instagram, Delta Dental Ins. on Twitter and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn. If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that’s transforming the future of health care, join us!
Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company.
Delta Dental Ins. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Individuals seeking employment at Delta Dental are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Delta Dental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, we have adopted and maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Harassment-Free Work Environment Policy, and Respectful Workplace policies and will not tolerate violations of these policies.
Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise 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 US Territories at this time.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
*Delta Dental includes: Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental of New York
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