Legal Operations Analyst II

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

The Client you will be working for is a Fortune 100 Oil and Gas Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in energy production and one of the biggest companies in the US.

LOCATION

Houston, TX

COMPENSATION

$45–$51 per hour// Full benefits offered

SCHEDULE

Monday-Thursday onsite, Friday remote, 40 hours/wk

CONTRACT TERM

1-year contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full time employee

POSITION OVERVIEW – Legal Operations Analyst

The Legal Analyst will support the organization's Legal Services team, primarily providing legal analysis, investigation matter management, governance, reporting, and process improvement support.

This individual will work under the guidance and direction of attorneys while supporting investigation-related legal services, reviewing allegations and documentation, coordinating matter assignments, tracking investigations, and preparing objective summaries and reports for leadership and other authorized stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and analyze Hotline and non-Hotline reports, allegations, supporting documentation, and related case information in accordance with established investigation processes.
• Recommend appropriate matter routing and assignments, identify investigators and relevant stakeholders, and prepare clear, concise, and fact-based assignment communications.
• Track investigation matters from intake through closure, maintaining accurate, complete, and timely records in EthicsPoint and other approved systems.
• Monitor investigation status, deadlines, aging matters, follow-up requirements, and outstanding actions while coordinating with investigators and stakeholders to obtain updates, reports, and outcomes.
• Prepare objective summaries of allegations, findings, dispositions, outcomes, and remedial actions for review by attorneys and other authorized stakeholders.
• Support Investigation Governance Board activities, leadership reporting, meeting preparation, and follow-up.
• Assist with maintaining accurate information and records within EthicsPoint.
• Manage multiple assignments and competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Utilize approved technology, AI-enabled tools, automation, analytics, and digital solutions to improve investigation analysis, reporting, and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, or eliminate repetitive and non-value-added processes.
• Exercise exceptional discretion and professionalism when handling highly confidential, privileged, personal, and business-sensitive information.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, law degree, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and sound judgment when handling highly confidential, privileged, personal, and business-sensitive information.
• Professional experience involving confidential or sensitive matters, case management, or comparable work.
• Ability to effectively analyze and communicate legal and investigation-related issues across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, analytical, proofreading, editing, research, and matter-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, varied deadlines, and sensitive matters while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and organizational levels.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team while partnering with attorneys, investigators, management, business partners, and staff.
• Demonstrated digital proficiency, including Microsoft 365, with the ability to learn and effectively utilize new technologies and approved AI-enabled tools.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with investigation, reporting, analytics, or collaboration platforms such as EthicsPoint/NAVEX, Power BI, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, automation, analytics, or process improvement solutions to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.