Analyst I, Legal Operations

Legal Operations Analyst

Location: Atlanta, GA (Primary) or Birmingham, AL

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Onsite 4 days per week, remote 1 day per week

Reports to: Legal Operations Manager

About the Role

Join our collaborative and innovative legal operations team as a Legal Operations Analyst , where you'll drive efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in legal spend management across our operating companies.

In this hands-on role, you'll manage critical processes for matter administration, invoice compliance, and financial reporting, directly impacting our organization's operational integrity and cost optimization.

If you're a proactive, analytical professional with a passion for leveraging technology to streamline legal operations, this is your opportunity to make a difference in a supportive, high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Administer matter management processes and rigorously review invoices to ensure full compliance with billing guidelines

- Act as the primary point of contact for vendor timekeeper rates, maintaining precise and up-to-date records

- Prepare accurate monthly accruals and create insightful reports on legal spend trends and forecasting

- Oversee invoice batch processing and coordinate end-to-end payment workflows in collaboration with Accounts Payable and Oracle AP systems

- Provide backup support for team members and assist as needed to keep operations running smoothly

Qualifications We're Looking For

Required:

- Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting

- Excellent analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)

Preferred:

- Hands-on experience with enterprise legal matter management and e-billing systems (e.g., Legal Tracker, CounselLink, Passport, or similar)

- Familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau

- Knowledge of AP Oracle systems and invoice processing workflows

- Previous experience in corporate legal departments or law firm billing/coordination

Ideal Candidate Profile

You'll thrive in this role if you bring:

- Exceptional time management and the ability to prioritize effectively under pressure

- Proactive initiative, sound judgment, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results

- Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating across teams and stakeholders

- High ethical standards with a customer-service mindset

- Comfort working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment

- Adaptability to evolving priorities and new technologies

Why Join Our Team?

You'll become part of a highly engaged legal operations group that partners closely with business units to enhance accuracy, visibility, and continuous improvement in legal processes. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional development, offering opportunities to grow your skills in legal technology, data analytics, and operations strategy.

Your work will have real impact, helping us optimize resources and support the organization's success. We're committed to building an inclusive team where diverse perspectives drive better outcomes.

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 16970

Job Category: Legal & Compliance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services