Legal Assistant: Rule Change & Compliance Support

Us Equestrian Fed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

US Equestrian is seeking a Legal Assistant to support Senior Counsel and provide general administrative support within the Legal Department. The role requires handling highly confidential information in a fast-paced environment and assisting with matter management, document preparation, and compliance tasks.

Responsibilities include managing rule changes, training staff, and coordinating with departments to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or higher degree in paralegal or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in rule change management, regulatory compliance, or a similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain understanding of the organization’s rules and regulation framework.
• Manage the rulebook and publish approved rule changes to the membership.
• Serve as the main contact through the rule change process.
• Train staff and stakeholders on how to submit rule change proposals.
• Collaborate with departments to improve efficiency and user-friendliness of the process.
• Assist with evaluating proposed changes to ensure alignment with objectives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Discretion & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate’s or higher degree in paralegal or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

US Equestrian is seeking a Legal Assistant to support Senior Counsel and provide general administrative support within the Legal Department. The role requires handling highly confidential information in a fast-paced environment and assisting with matter management, document preparation, and compliance tasks.

Responsibilities include managing rule changes, training staff, and coordinating with departments to improve processes.