Legal Analyst at Foley Carrier Services – Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Job Description

MISSION

Missions are accomplished with people, driving towards a greater purpose.  Foley has been a trusted partner to motor carriers of all sizes. Our technologically advanced approach to DOT compliance automates many of the background screening and compliance requirements motor carriers must comply with- making it easier to onboard and retain the right driver for their business. We don’t help our customers stay compliant at Foley; we help them thrive.

LEGAL ANALYST

As a Legal Analyst, you will work alongside our Compliance Counsel to support the legal department and assist the company with compliance with consumer protection laws, and perform research tasks.

You will work with different departments to achieve various goals, including sales, customer success, operations, product, IT, as well as the Executive team.

This is a remote option– those residing in CT, MA, GA, FL, SC, and TX are welcome to apply!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Conduct semi-annual state surveys of laws, rules, and regulations relevant to the industry and summarize findings for cross-functional teams.
• Monitor the Professional Background Screening Association legislative matrix to keep the legal team apprised of relevant updates.
• Contract management software owner, including reviewing, administering, and/or finalizing various agreements.
• Assist Corporate Counsel by responding to various legal inquiries that may arise internally or from external parties.
• Assist Corporate Counsel with relevant legal research.
• Draft various documents, including summaries of legislation, articles addressing different topics, internal training materials and/or statements of process, and any other document requested by Corporate Counsel.
• Develop and improve scalable training materials and workflows for legal issues and escalations.
• Routinely credential new and existing clients.

WHAT WE’D LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• Legislative/Regulatory subject matter expert (FCRA, FMCSA, PHMSA, etc.) or become a subject matter expert within 6 months of hire.
• Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to interface with clients and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to shift gears quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite with experience working in OneDrive and SharePoint, project management software, and customer relationship management software.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, employment law, consumer protection law, and/or the transportation industry, preferred.