Western Union

Senior Legal Analyst

Western Union$89K — $110K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a corporate setting or law firm
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills for managing priorities and deadlines
  • Proficient research skills
  • Ability to communicate with all management levels
  • Self-starter capable of independent and collaborative work
  • Experience reviewing complex legal documents under attorney supervision
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related technologies

Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, from intake to resolution
  • Manage litigation demands and regulatory inquiries by gathering and analyzing relevant information
  • Collaborate across departments to ensure effective litigation strategy execution
  • Act as a key liaison with outside counsel and internal stakeholders
  • Prepare cases by organizing and managing large volumes of documents
  • Draft and review legal documents under attorney supervision
  • Maintain accurate litigation files and document-management systems
  • Drive process improvements and help train colleagues
  • Identify trends to enhance customer experience
  • Contribute positively to the team environment with energy and curiosity

Benefits

  • Access to multiple health insurance options
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Global Adoption Assistance
  • 401K Plan
Full Job Description

Senior Legal Analyst

Western Union is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Legal Analyst to join our high-performing and collaborative Litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a broad range of litigation matters at a well-respected and purpose-driven global company.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist attorneys across all phases of litigation: from initial intake, to discovery, to resolution.  

  • Manage and respond to litigation demands, regulatory inquiries, and small claims by gathering and analyzing relevant facts and documentation, evaluating supporting information, and communicating directly with consumers, regulators, and court representatives.

  • Collaborate cross functionally with colleagues in legal, compliance, and other business units to drive smooth execution of litigation strategy.  

  • Serve as a key liaison with outside counsel, internal business units, vendors, and other stakeholders.  

  • Assist with case preparation, including organizing and managing large volumes of documents and evidence. 

  • Draft and review legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests, and responses under attorney supervision. 

  • Maintain litigation files, document-management systems, and case databases to ensure accuracy and best practices.  

  • Drive process improvements and train others. 

  • Identify case trends to drive improvements to customer experience.   

  • Contribute positively to the team environment – bringing energy, curiosity, and a team-first mindset.   

Basic Qualifications  

  • 3+ years of paralegal litigation experience, preferably within a corporate law department or law firm supporting complex litigation. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

  • Superior organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 

  • Strong research skills. 

  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management. 

  • Self-starter with ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

  • Experience with review of complex legal documents and/or preparation of complex legal responses/documents under attorney supervision. 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant technologies. 

Preferred:

  • ABA approved paralegal certificate. 

WORKPLACE OPTION

HYBRID - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

Benefits 

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment. 

Your United States specific benefits include: 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 

  • Paid Time Off

  • Parental Leave 

  • Global Adoption Assistance

  • 401K Plan

Salary

The base salary range is $89,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus annual incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Other Details

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve.

Estimated Job Posting End Date:

10-19-2026

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.

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