Legal Analyst

Provides legal support to Vanguard's Workplace Legal team in three core areas: commercial contracting, workplace and retirement legal support, and legal operations/process enablement. Partners with counsel and business stakeholders to draft, review, and support negotiation of agreements; conduct legal research and analysis; and help address legal, regulatory, and operational issues affecting Vanguard's workplace and retirement businesses. Applies sound judgment, communicates clearly, and contributes to practical, risk-based solutions that support business objectives. Responsibilities Draft, review, and support negotiation of commercial agreements and related legal documents for Vanguard's workplace and retirement businesses. Support efforts related to RFPs and client due diligence inquiries, ensuring the accuracy of Vanguard's responses. Support attorneys and business partners on legal and commercial matters involving external clients, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. Conduct legal and regulatory research and analysis and translate findings into clear, practical guidance. Identify and help resolve day-to-day legal, contractual, regulatory, operational, and risk issues arising in the business. Provide business-focused support on assigned matters while preserving Vanguard's legal and regulatory risk posture. Collaborate with attorneys and subject-matter experts across legal, compliance, privacy, information security, procurement, and technology to address issues and incorporate applicable requirements. Support updates to legal templates, playbooks, guidance, and contracting processes to improve consistency, efficiency, and risk management. Use legal technology and other tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of legal support, including contract analysis, issue triage, and self-service enablement where appropriate. Build and maintain knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory frameworks, including data privacy, information security, fiduciary standards, and other requirements relevant to Vanguard's workplace business. Support enterprise initiatives, incident response, and other projects requiring legal analysis, contract interpretation, and cross-functional coordination. Contribute to training, knowledge-sharing, and development of resources that help team members and business partners work more effectively. Perform other duties as assigned. What success looks like Delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to build relationships and navigate the organization. Strong organization / time management as priorities shift Qualifications Minimum of three to five years of related work experience in legal, paralegal, contract management, or regulatory roles. Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and related legal documents. Strong analytical, issue-spotting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply sound judgment to legal and business matters. Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and escalate issues appropriately. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to a range of audiences. Experience working effectively with internal stakeholders, external clients, and cross-functional partners. Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting workplace, retirement, financial services, or other regulated business lines. Experience with data privacy, information security, fiduciary standards, and related regulatory requirements. Experience developing or improving legal processes, templates, workflows, or self-service tools. Demonstrated success in stakeholder management, including working through competing priorities and tight deadlines across multiple functions. J.D. or other legal training/experience preferred, but not required. Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience. Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests. This website uses "cookies" to distinguish you from other users. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers placed on your computer or device. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site and services. 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