Data Analyst (LPM), Asia

Role Overview

The role will provide data-led insight and technology-enabled support on large, complex and multi-jurisdictional matters. The Data Analyst will develop and apply skills in data, reporting, financial analysis, dashboards, automation and client portals to support excellent legal service delivery to clients and internal stakeholders.

What You Will Do

The Data Analyst will work closely with senior LPM colleagues and relevant practice groups to provide data-led insight and technology-enabled support on large, complex and multi-jurisdictional matters.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful in this role, you should have strong analytical ability, financial acumen, understanding of key financial performance indicators and the ability to simplify complex data into clear communications.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Law, Management, Finance, Business, Data/Analytics or a related subject, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 1-3 years’ relevant experience in a professional services environment.
• Strong analytical ability, financial acumen, understanding of key financial performance indicators and the ability to simplify complex data into clear communications.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills, strong IT literacy and an ability to become proficient in new software and systems quickly.
• Advanced Excel capability, including formulas, lookups, arrays, pivot tables, calculated fields, slicers, charts, deduplication, profitability calculations, percentage calculations, Gantt charts and client-friendly formatting.
• Basic Power BI capability or clear aptitude to develop it quickly, including dashboard creation, basic data modelling, basic DAX measures, custom columns, model relationships and integration of estimates into reporting models.
• Awareness of confidentiality, permissions, information security and version control principles in the context of reporting and shared data environments.
• Experience handling financial or operational data, including cleansing, reconciliation, validation, structuring, analysis and presentation of complex or imperfect data sets.
• Interest in, and practical aptitude for, AI, GenAI, legal technology, collaboration software, automation and innovation in legal service delivery.
• Communicate complex issues succinctly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at different levels of seniority, including lawyers, business finance and technology teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with attention to detail, an organised and practical mindset, strong time management and the ability to prioritise demanding workloads.

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