Sr Legal Operations Analyst
Sr Legal Operations Analyst at Ulta Beauty — Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States
- Company: Ulta Beauty
- Location: Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Salary: USD 77000–102000 / year
- Posted: 2026-06-17
About this role
Overview
Realize new levels of autonomy and professional ownership. At Ulta Beauty, our Legal, Risk & Governance team provides clarity and continuity in ways that have made our growth a seamless venture, with keen insights that have opened up new and previously unexplored areas of opportunity. Through superior leadership and work that continually challenges, you’ll have the chance to help set strategic direction through ethical and collaborative thought and practice.
THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE
The Senior Legal Operations Analyst – Financial & Data Analytics plays a key role in advancing financial stewardship and data-driven decision-making across Legal, Risk, and Governance (LR&G). This role is responsible for owning core financial operations processes, including forecasting and accruals, and delivering actionable insights that inform leadership decisions.
This position serves as a subject matter resource in legal spend management and analytics, partnering closely with Legal leadership, Finance, and external vendors to enhance financial predictability, improve reporting maturity, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:
Own and manage the monthly accrual and forecasting process in coordination with Legal matter owners, Finance, and external vendors
Analyze budget vs. actual spend, including variance identification, root cause analysis, and trend evaluation
Provide forward-looking insights to support financial planning and decision-making
Identify risks and opportunities related to legal spend and proactively communicate to leadership
Support adherence to billing guidelines and assist in identifying inefficiencies or discrepancies in billing practices
Lead development and enhancement of recurring reporting and dashboards (e.g., spend by firm, practice area, matter type, top matters)
Translate complex datasets into clear, concise, and actionable insights for Legal leadership
Identify trends, anomalies, and key drivers of legal spend and operational performance
Prepare executive-ready summaries and reporting materials to support leadership discussions
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of legal operations data
Identify and lead improvements to financial and reporting processes to increase efficiency and scalability
Enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting reliability through process standardization
Recommend and support implementation of process improvements related to spend management, reporting, and data governance
Contribute to the development of scalable frameworks for Legal Operations processes and reporting
Serve as a trusted partner to Legal leadership and Finance on financial and operational matters
Collaborate with stakeholders to align financial data, reporting expectations, and planning cycles
Support vendor management efforts through data-driven analysis of performance and spend
Support optimization and effective use of legal technology platforms related to eBilling and reporting
Oversee data validation, reconciliation, and issue resolution across systems
Contribute to improvements in data governance and reporting capabilities within Legal Operations
The Essentials Of Success
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
4–7+ years of experience in financial analysis, legal operations, data analytics, or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Microsoft Excel (e.g., modeling, pivot tables, advanced formulas) and PowerPoint
Experience with legal eBilling or matter management systems (e.g., SimpleLegal, Legal Tracker, Tymetrix)
Experience developing reports, dashboards, and financial analyses
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm environment
Exposure to financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes
Comfort working cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, IT, and vendors
Experience with process improvement or operational documentation
Interest in a career in Legal Operations
WORKING CONDITIONS
* Ability to travel, including overnight stays, as required
Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
Travel 0-10%
Normal office demands
The pay range for this position is $77,600.00 - $102,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta
About
At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful . Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.
_We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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