Legal Analyst

Job Description

What we need 
We are looking for Legal Analyst

Job Purpose and Primary objectives 
We are seeking an individual to join our Legal team in Letterkenny supporting a US customer. The successful candidate will provide business specific legal support and services to lawyers in the United States Business Law group and operations in other jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities 
Under the supervision of attorneys/lawyers, the successful candidate may be required to:

• Perform legal research and writing, including of relevant US and foreign laws and regulations 
• Draft and negotiate provisions of contracts and documentation
• Maintain corporate record books, draft resolutions, coordinate state annual report filings, and conduct other corporate and partnership housekeeping

Key  Skills/ Knowledge 

• The candidate should have experience using Westlaw (or similar legal research tools) to perform legal research, to the point that, when presented with a legal issue, can independently and thoroughly research the issue, and analyze, organize and summarize the data into a well-written legal memorandum. 
• Displays strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multi-task  
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to prioritise work effectively and adjust quickly to changing needs
• Proficient in O365 e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (a writing sample may be requested.)
• Desire and ability to pursue continuous learning
• Willingness to ask questions and to seek information as needed to complete projects and tasks
• Strong attention to detail

Experience Required: 

• Solicitor or Barrister with a B.A/ B.S (or equivalent) in Law
• 3+ years legal-related experience in vendor contracts with law firm, accounting firm or another corporation