Data Scientist

Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK 2017, we are immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people.

Our Information Systems team is made up of many teams that work together to support Weightmans' information systems and infrastructure. The teams include: development; operations; project services; and support.

We are looking for a Data Scientist that will help us discover the information hidden in our data, and help us make smarter decisions to deliver a better service to our clients and improve the efficiency of our business.   You will develop, build and advocate data-fuelled products that help our customers improve outcomes.

Your primary focus will be in applying data mining techniques, doing statistical analysis, using models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action and developing data-driven solutions to difficult business challenges. 

• Strong experience of building and implementing models, using/creating algorithms and creating/running simulations. Experience querying databases and using statistical computer languages: R, Python, SQL, etc.

• Experience creating and using advanced machine learning algorithms and statistics: regression, simulation, scenario analysis, predictive modelling, clustering, decision trees, neural networks, etc.

• Proven ability to drive business results with data-based insights.

• Experience with data visualisation tools, such Tableau, QlikView etc.
• Ability to create meaningful data visualizations that communicate your findings and relate them back to how your insights create business impact.
• Great communication, leadership and team working skills
• Desirable to have Master’s or PHD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or another quantitative field.

Please note:

• Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.

• The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team.