Job Description

Legal Analyst – Investigations & Compliance

Job ID: JOB-248620
Contract Length: 12 Months
Location: 1400 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Monday through Thursday onsite; Friday remote

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Analyst to support legal investigations, matter management, governance, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

This position will perform delegated legal analyst responsibilities under the guidance of attorneys. The ideal candidate has experience handling confidential or sensitive matters, strong analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to evaluate information, track cases, prepare objective summaries, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

The role requires exceptional discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism when handling confidential, privileged, personal, and business-sensitive information.

Key Responsibilities

Investigation Analysis and Intake

• Review and analyze hotline and non-hotline reports, allegations, supporting documentation, and related case information.

• Evaluate matters against established investigation processes and recommend appropriate routing and assignment.

• Identify appropriate investigators and stakeholders based on the nature of each matter.

• Prepare clear, concise, fact-based communications regarding investigation assignments.

• Prepare objective summaries of allegations, findings, dispositions, outcomes, and remedial actions for attorney review.

Matter Management and Tracking

• Track investigation matters from initial intake through closure.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records in investigation management systems and approved repositories.

• Monitor investigation status, deadlines, aging matters, follow-up requirements, and outstanding actions.

• Coordinate with investigators and stakeholders to obtain updates, reports, findings, and other required information.

• Follow up proactively to ensure matters progress toward timely resolution.

Governance and Reporting

• Support investigation governance boards and leadership reporting activities.

• Prepare meeting materials, reports, summaries, and supporting documentation.

• Track meeting action items and coordinate follow-up with relevant stakeholders.

• Maintain accurate investigation information and reporting data.

Technology and Process Improvement

• Use Microsoft 365 and approved digital tools to support investigation analysis, reporting, and workflow management.

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