Senior Legal Analyst

The Western Union Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Union Company is seeking a Senior Legal Analyst to join its Litigation team, contributing to a broad range of matters with a global company. The role emphasizes detail, collaboration, and efficient handling of complex cases.

You'll work with attorneys, compliance, and business units to drive strategy, prepare documents, manage evidence, and help improve processes while maintaining rigorous standards across our financial services platform.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal litigation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with 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.

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.

Skills

Paralegal litigation experience

Excellent written and verbal comms

Organizational skills

Research skills

Multi-stakeholder communication

Independent & collaborative work

Review of complex legal documents

Education

ABA approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Western Union, we’re more than a trusted name in global payments. We’re moving beyond remittances, beyond cash, and beyond the expectations of our customers.

Our talented teams enable us to transform into a digital-first company, built on the strength of our retail foundation and powered by next-generation payments. All this with the goal of helping people prosper.

Our customers inspire us to push boundaries and create services that make life easier and communities stronger. Wherever you are in the world, we’re committed to shaping the next generation of financial experiences.

Join us as we go beyond and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible.

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.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what ’s next.

Western Union is well positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company—transforminglives and communities.More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations.You’llhave plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. Ifyou’reready to help drive the future of financial services,it’stime forWesternUnion. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/

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
• 401KPlan

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. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.”

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.