Senior Business Analyst

A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 100 law firm to achieve “Gold Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance and pomposity makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work.

This is where you come in.  We need someone like you to join our busy but friendly and sociable Projects & Innovation team to help us to continue to achieve all that we are aiming for and beyond.  You will be part of, or, individually running projects to deliver process improvements or introducing new cutting-edge technology into this exciting law firm.

You will have commercial acumen, ambition and drive to monitor and improve business performance.  You’ll be committed to excellent customer service and someone who has the personality about them to liaise with a variety of people from receptionists to partners of the firm.

The role will involve project management, overseeing and delivering training and support as well as analytic work.

• Liaise with key stakeholders in the identification and development of improvements to current business systems.
• Introduce and oversee implementation of new technology and systems.
• Evaluate business requests and advise on suitability and implementation.
• Carry out full business analysis to include requirements and solution.
• Conduct technology research within the legal market.
• Manage the delivery of projects into the associated sections.
• Carry out and manage testing of any solutions prior to implementation
• Produce accurate and concise documentation.
• Work under pressure according to tight deadlines

• Self-motivating with a flexible approach.
• An inquisitive and analytical mind.
• A methodical and accurate worker, able to see tasks through to the end. 
• The ability to express ideas clearly in speech, email and documentation.
• The confidence, maturity and stature to deal effectively with colleagues in all parts and levels of the business.

Role-specific knowledge and expertise

• Experience of running Agile projects.
• Have worked in a legal environment before.
• Have a good understanding of systems and legal technologies available
• Experience of working with artificial intelligence in the legal sector
• Experience in process and requirements analysis
• Experience of Business Process Reengineering.

What else do you need to know

We are a national law firm so travel and overnight stay to other Shoosmiths offices may be necessary on occasions.

You may have to be flexible with the working hours to complete some tasks outside of core business hours of 08:00 to 18:00 and at weekends.

The essential bit!

Shoosmiths is a committed Equal Opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

Not ready to apply?

Not sure if this job is for you? Get in touch at hrprofessional@shoosmiths.co.uk and we’ll answer any questions you have!

Role-specific knowledge and expertise

Experience of running Agile projects. Have worked in a legal environment before. Have a good understanding of systems and legal technologies available Experience of working with artificial intelligence in the legal sector Experience in process and requirements analysis Experience of Business Process Reengineering.

Shoosmiths is a committed Equal Opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.