Legal Analyst

Description

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses deaths, injuries and property damage -from crashes on the nation’s roads seeks a Legal Analyst at our offices located in Ruckersville, Virginia, 12 miles north of the city of Charlottesville.  Compensation consists of a competitive salary and a 403(b) retirement plan with a non-elective annual contribution equal to l 0% of your salary. Other benefits include health and dental insurance, life insurance, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts, reasonable working hours, 3 weeks of paid vacation in your first year, and your own private office. The Legal Analyst position requires the following:

Primary Duties

• In collaboration with the Assistant General Counsel, drafts and negotiates contracts, such as license agreements and research agreements.
• Conducts legal research, particularly on highway safety and employment law issues.
• Maintains legal files.
• Prepares weekly summaries of government affairs news. Prepares daily alerts as needed.
• Assists in monitoring state legislation and regulatory activities, identifying actions of interest

to IIHS

• Analyzes state legislation and federal regulatory activity as requested.
• Assists General Counsel and other legal staff as needed.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to legal@iihs.org.

Skills Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Team player who can adapt to changes in requirements and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research ski ills. Attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Paralegal certificate.
• Proficiency in LexisNexis software.