General Legal Assistant

Are you ready to make a significant impact within a leading global technology company that shapes the future of digital experiences? We are seeking a dedicated and analytical professional to join our dynamic legal team, playing a critical role in managing commercial legal matters. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the success of business groups, ensuring legal and compliance considerations are expertly navigated and providing essential support that drives informed decision-making across the organization.

**About the Role:**

In this pivotal role, you will become an integral part of a global legal team, focusing on commercial legal issues. You will be at the forefront of triaging legal requests, gathering crucial information, and analyzing applicable legal and compliance factors. Your insights will be vital in preparing recommended guidance and solutions, directly supporting legal professionals and business partners. This position offers a unique chance to hone your legal acumen, contribute to efficient workflows, and collaborate with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Triage incoming commercial legal matters within a shared workspace, routing them to appropriate internal resources and functions.

* Provide essential assistance and support for routine legal processes and standard commercial matters.

* Escalate complex legal issues to experienced legal professionals for in-depth review.

* Assist legal professionals in collecting information, conducting analysis, and drafting recommended guidance and solutions for commercial legal matters.

* Maintain, update, and organize legal self-help readiness resources to empower business partners.

* Contribute to ongoing process improvements and the development of efficient matter-routing workflows.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.

* Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with an assistance-oriented mindset.

* Basic ability to work independently and effectively manage your time.

* Basic knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and the democratic political process.

* Previous experience with common office applications, including word processing, presentation software, and spreadsheets.

* Associate's degree in paralegal studies or equivalent training.

* 0-2 years of experience in a legal support role.

* Ability to analyze and understand policies and legal documents.

* Organized, analytical, and problem-solving oriented mindset.

* Ability to deal with ambiguity.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Strong program/project management abilities.

* High comfort with technology and a passion for learning new tools and technologies.

* An extensive legal background, ideally with experience supporting technology companies or law firms.

* Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.

* Curiosity and eagerness for continuous learning and self-development.

* Comfortable presenting ideas and insights.

* Ability to prioritize tasks with minimal guidance.

**Compensation:**

Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.