Principal Legal Analyst - Law Enforcement Response

ZG Subpoena Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or fully remote work

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with profit sharing

Weekly meal allowance

Job summary

ZG Subpoena Solutions in the United States is seeking a Principal Legal Analyst to lead reviews of law enforcement data requests, ensure compliance, and guide client engagements. The role blends legal analysis with policy interpretation in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in legal or compliance, deep knowledge of ECPA, and strong judgment. You will collaborate across teams, optimize processes, and maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in legal or compliance.
• Deep knowledge of applicable laws, policies, and compliance standards.
• Ability to review complex escalations and optimize client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, interpret, and respond to third-party legal data requests from law enforcement.
• Maintain understanding of applicable laws and client policies.
• Assess workflows, implement procedural improvements, and escalate when needed.
• Review escalations, document resolutions, and promote team alignment.

Skills

Legal analysis

Critical thinking

Data governance

Attention to detail

Cross-team collaboration

Discretion

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Tools

Google Workspace

Zendesk

Job description

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Principal Legal Analyst - Law Enforcement Response
Hybrid Remote

Description

Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year based on experience, education, and geographic location.

This position may be performed on a hybrid basis for candidates located near one of our office locations or fully remote for candidates residing in approved states outside of commuting distance.

We are currently hiring in the following states/jurisdictions*:

• California
• District of Columbia (DC)
• Florida
• Maryland
• New York
• Texas
• Washington State

*While we are currently hiring in these geographic areas, we are also open to considering qualified candidates who reside elsewhere.

Who We Are:

ZG Subpoena Solutions (ZGSS) is a close-knit team of dedicated professionals who design, implement, and manage customized solutions for business processes, including legal process compliance and third-party requests for access to user data. Our clients rely on us to tackle this critical work so they can focus on providing outstanding products and services.

Why We Love Working Here:

We love working here because we like standing at the intersection of user data and lawful demands. We are driven to provide better service every day, and value being part of a collaborative team at the center of complex and evolving legal process issues. Our business is rapidly expanding, and we are eager to build on our continued growth and position as the leader in legal process response solutions.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Principal Legal Analyst with sound judgment and strong analytical and critical thinking skills to support client engagements and join our team handling third-party requests for user data from law enforcement.

The ideal candidate must be a subject matter expert across multiple types of legal requests and possess deep knowledge of applicable laws, policies, and compliance standards. This individual is adept at reviewing and assisting with complex team escalations and identifying opportunities to optimize the client engagement.

Requirements

What You Will Do:

• Analyze,interpret, and respond to third-party legal process requests for user data from law enforcement, in accordance with applicable law and client-specific policies and procedures, while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of applicable laws including laws relevant to client guidance.
• Assess client workflows and materials,recommend and implement procedural improvements, and identify legal or policy questions requiring escalation for further review.
• Review and assist with team escalations, seek guidance on novel or complex matters when appropriate, and document resolutions to promote consistency and team alignment.
• Drive accountability and alignment through QA participation, analysis of results, and recommendations for training to address skill gaps and strengthen team performance.
• Partner with the Senior Supervisor to analyze engagement data, identify trends, and calibrate productivity benchmarks.
• Facilitate successful client onboarding by quickly developing expertise in client policies, systems, products, and procedures and contributing to the optimization of client engagements.
• Handle sensitive content with professionalism while holding others to the same standard.

What You Bring:

• Meticulous organization and strong attention to detail to ensure accurate analysis, effective request handling, and consistent, high-quality results.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to synthesize information and make data-informed decisions aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong critical thinking and sound judgment to evaluate complex decisions, balancing competing factors and outcomes, and consider organizational impact.
• Emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and a growth mindset demonstrated through openness to feedback, continuous development, and empathy for others.
• Effective collaboration across diverse teams while maintaining a positive, professional demeanor.
• A high level of discretion and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Your Capabilities & Experience:

• Associate’s degree or higher preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in the legal or compliance field.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and its application to data governance practices.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, internet technology, and software (Zendesk a plus, but not required).
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and be willing to apply for a U.S. government security clearance and/or pass a drug test if requested.

What We Provide You:

• A hybrid or potentially fully remote work arrangement, depending on geographic location.
• Work-life balance, generous PTO (earn up to 15 days annually), and 11 paid holidays.
• Competitive compensation and discretionary bonus.
• A full range of generous benefits, including medical, flexible spending accounts, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance program (EAP), commuter benefits, pet discount plan, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and more.
• 401(k) retirement plan and profit sharing.
• Weekly meal allowance.
• Employee discount program.
• Quarterly volunteer opportunities.
• A proud commitment to employee well-being.