Legal Analyst

About the role

We are looking for a Legal Analyst to join our team at Bluefors in Syracuse, NY. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys researching complex legal issues, improving business processes, and helping protect the company's interests in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research to support corporate legal decision-making.
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, and legal publications impacting the business.
• Review, analyze, and provide comments on contracts, agreements, NDAs, and terms and conditions.
• Interpret agreements governed by FAR, DFARS, CFR, and other applicable contracting regulations.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure contractual requirements accurately reflect business needs.
• Implement and maintain contract management processes, including tracking, alerts, and workflow automation.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for export compliance and ensure compliance with applicable export regulations.
• Evaluate and validate export opportunities for regulatory compliance.
• Support corporate and regulatory compliance programs and projects.
• Develop, maintain, and organize legal records, contracts, databases, and document management systems.
• Generate reports and convert complex legal data into clear, meaningful information.
• Provide training and guidance on legal processes, contract management, and compliance best practices.
• Escalate significant legal or financial risks to appropriate leadership.

Requirements

• An Associate's degree and a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program, with a minimum of three years of experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or in Legal Operations.
• A Bachelor's degree is highly preferred.
• Experience working in corporate or tax law with a strong background in contract review and management.
• Strong understanding of contract management principles and legal documentation.
• Experience researching and interpreting statutes, regulations, and legal guidance.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CFR, export regulations, and other applicable compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining legal databases and document management systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting export compliance programs.
• Experience implementing or managing contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.
• Familiarity with corporate governance and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.
• Strong database management and reporting skills.
• Ability to identify legal and financial risks and escalate appropriately.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong organizational skills.
• Team-oriented approach and alignment with company values, including safety, diversity, dependability, adaptability, and organizational effectiveness.

Skills

• Legal research and analysis.
• Contract review and management.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Export compliance.
• Document management.
• Training and guidance.
• Risk identification and escalation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, 401(k), long- and short-term disability, life insurance, training, tuition reimbursement, vacation, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

Pay

$63,000 - $78,000 Annually

Schedule

Full-time