Job Description:

The Analyst, Legal Operations will serve as a key member of the Company’s Legal Operations team and play a central role in the operational support and management of the Legal, Tax, ESG and Risk Department. This role will report to the Director, Legal Operations and support the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department, including by managing, maintaining and analyzing data to identify trends, patterns and insights to inform decision-making.

This is an important role in a fast-paced, professional and collaborative organization. The ideal candidate will be comfortable interacting with management and working closely across the Company’s departments to advance the Department’s priorities and achieve results. A commitment to excellence, attention to detail and enthusiasm for taking on new challenges are critical to success in the role.

Responsibilities

• Legal Technology & Systems: Support the implementation, maintenance, management and optimization of legal technology tools (e.g., legal billing, matter management, document management and knowledge management).
• Project and Program Management : Coordinate, maintain and manage various projects and functions within the Department, ensuring timely and successful processing and completion. This includes defining project scope, setting milestones, assigning tasks, monitoring and maintaining progress and providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Financial & Vendor Management: Help manage, analyze and forecast legal spend. The Analyst, Legal Operations will play a key role in the evolution and administration of our Outside Counsel Management and Legal Billing program.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, analyze and interpret Department metrics to provide insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Process Support & Improvement: Support existing processes, identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and work towards continuous improvement and automation where possible.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with internal stakeholders in Information Technology, Asset Management, Accounting, FP&A and other business units to enhance the Department’s operations.

Qualifications & Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Proficiency in Office 365 applications; Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. Working knowledge of SharePoint, Visio, Power BI and Power Automate preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently and as part of a team.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with legal management software (e.g., legal billing, matter management).
• Experience with litigation.
• Knowledge of legal department financial processes and billing guidelines.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.

Ventas, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to the successful candidate.

Ventas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ventas, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties.

Ventas Inc., an S&P 500 company, operates at the intersection of two large and dynamic markets – healthcare and real estate. Our diversified portfolio of over 1,200 assets in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom are unified in serving the large and growing aging demographic. We use the power of our capital to unlock the value of senior living communities; life science, research & innovation properties; medical office & outpatient facilities, hospitals and other healthcare real estate. A globally recognized real estate investment trust, we follow a successful long-term strategy, proven over 25 years, built on diversification of property types, capital sources and industry leading partners, financial strength and flexibility, consistent and reliable growth and industry leading ESG achievements, managed by a collaborative and experienced team dedicated to our stakeholders.