Legal Analyst

The Legal Analyst supports the Legal Department through the administration, review, and management of commercial contracts and related documentation. Reporting to the Senior Paralegal and working under the direction of Company attorneys, responsibilities include assisting with contract drafting and review, maintaining contract records, monitoring compliance requirements, supporting negotiations, and coordinating contract workflows.

Working closely with Legal, Commercial, Operations, and Supply Chain teams, the role helps ensure contracts are managed efficiently, risks are identified and escalated appropriately, and business objectives are supported through effective contract lifecycle management. Contract Review and Administration: Review, analyze, prepare, and process commercial agreements and related documentation.

Maintain contract records, monitor contract status, and support contract execution activities. Contract Drafting and Negotiation Support: Assist with drafting, revising, and coordinating contract language. Support contract negotiations by gathering information, tracking revisions, and collaborating with internal stakeholders.

Compliance and Risk Monitoring: Review contracts for compliance with company standards and identify potential risks or issues for escalation to legal and business leaders. Systems and Process Management: Maintain contract templates, databases, document repositories, and workflow tools to support efficient contract lifecycle management.

Other Legal Support: Prepare basic reports and contract summaries. Gather and organize documents for audits, due diligence, and other legal projects. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. Bachelors degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field; or certification in Paralegal Studies with relevant experience 3+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, preferably in commodity or supply chain settings Proficiency in MS 365, SharePoint, or other document management systems Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to contract terms and conditions Preferred Experiences: Experience supporting the drafting, review, or administration of commercial contracts Familiarity with contract-management, document-management, or electronic-signature systems Experience working in a corporate legal department, law firm, or similar business environment Strong organizational, communication, and project-coordination skills