Job Description

Job Category: Legal Operations
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The Senior Legal Analyst supports the Legal Department by assisting attorneys with a wide range of moderate-to-highly complex legal matters related to insurance and healthcare. This includes legal research, contract review, and operational guidance. This role helps mitigate risk and drive business outcomes through analysis, interpretation, organization of information, and by developing strategies and proposals to address problem areas. The position also manages legal documentation, contract management, and knowledge-sharing processes.
Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support, analysis, and insight to attorneys with limited guidance, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Manage time-sensitive projects such as legal research, contract review, and legislative monitoring, demonstrating independent ownership and client-focused delivery.
• Serve as liaison to outside counsel, coordinating documents, communications, and knowledge-sharing.
• Research statutes, regulations, and case law to identify requirements and issues; summarize findings with actionable recommendations for attorneys and business partners.
• Manage key Legal Department processes, including RFPs, contract review, client guidance (under attorney supervision), and internal knowledge management/education initiatives.
• Develop and oversee document production, tracking, and review systems for complex contracts requiring cross-functional coordination.
• Recommend and implement process improvements and best practices in case management, document production, and review.
• Independently manage routine legal tasks and provide regular status updates to attorneys and other stakeholders.
• Act as the initial point of escalation for significant issues raised by legal staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or paralegal certification preferred.
• 4 or more years of legal experience.
• Experience with federal, state, or commercial contracting regulations and principles.
• Background in contract law, paralegal work, healthcare, or benefits (including HIPAA privacy/security) strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills, particularly in complex areas.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms (e.g., Practical Law, Westlaw) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with AI-enabled legal or business tools preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, comprehensive memoranda.
• High attention to detail, with strong proofreading, editing, and documentation skills.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and project management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively across teams and with personnel at all levels.
• Professionalism, discretion, and strong commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Ability to act independently, assume increasing responsibility, and manage multiple priorities.
• Solid negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Base Pay Information
The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications, and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.
Pay Grade 20. $71,400 - $149,500
About Us: Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Competitive base and incentive pay
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations
This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.
Important Work Authorization Information
Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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About the Team:
At Delta Dental, we're behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we've served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care - but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building fair programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all.
We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie.
Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on and , #LifeatDDins on and , Delta Dental Ins. on and Delta Dental Ins. on . If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that's transforming the future of health care, join us!
Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company.
Delta Dental Ins. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Individuals seeking employment at Delta Dental are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Delta Dental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, we have adopted and maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Harassment-Free Work Environment Policy, and Respectful Workplace policies and will not tolerate violations of these policies.
Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) or other US Territories at this time.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
*Delta Dental includes: Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental of New York
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