Legal and Compliance Analyst - LCAKK
NavitsPartners
United Kingdom
Published 1 week ago
Compliance Management Systems / Technology
Full time
Job Title: Legal and Compliance Analyst
Location: Tempe, AZ 85287
Type: Contract
Position Summary
The Legal and Compliance Analyst plays a vital role in supporting the university's legal and regulatory functions. This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive legal research, preparing and reviewing legal documentation, and supporting compliance-related initiatives. By collaborating across departments, the analyst helps ensure the institution's adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and policies, while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
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Location: Tempe, AZ 85287
Type: Contract
Position Summary
The Legal and Compliance Analyst plays a vital role in supporting the university's legal and regulatory functions. This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive legal research, preparing and reviewing legal documentation, and supporting compliance-related initiatives. By collaborating across departments, the analyst helps ensure the institution's adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and policies, while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough legal research and summarize relevant federal, state, and institutional regulations impacting higher education.
- Draft, review, and edit contracts, reports, memoranda, and other legal documents in coordination with legal counsel.
- Assist in developing and updating institutional policies and procedures to align with current legal and regulatory requirements.
- Support compliance activities such as audits, risk assessments, and internal investigations.
- Maintain accurate records of legal matters, case statuses, deadlines, and related documentation.
- Collaborate with departments to ensure compliance with key regulations, including FERPA, HIPAA, ADA, and Title IX.
- Assist in the design and delivery of training sessions on legal and compliance topics.
- Manage and update policy content on internal systems and institutional websites.
- Monitor, track, and report on emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting the higher education sector.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field
- 2-4 years of professional experience in a legal, compliance, or policy-related role
- Strong legal research, analytical, and writing abilities
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools such as LexisNexis or Westlaw
- Experience in higher education, government, or public sector environments
- Paralegal certification or an advanced degree in Law, Public Administration, or Compliance
- Knowledge of contract management, administrative law, or public records regulations