Data Analyst

This is an in person role in our Raleigh, North Carolina or Manchester, England locations

Overview of the Function

The Legal Department supports the firm in pursuing the effective management of regulatory, legal, operational and information security risk to preserve and maximize the value of the firm over the long term.

The Data Analyst team works across the Legal Department to help the different functions of the Legal Department to work cohesively and effectively by providing data-driven and actionable insights.

Role summary/purpose of job

Through the collation, analysis, and presentation of data, Data Analysts provide data-driven insights into the performance of the Legal Department to facilitate informed decision making and reporting. Data Analysts support colleagues across the firm by providing timely and accurate data whilst ensuring the firm’s compliance with regulatory requirements. Data Analysts work with colleagues across all the functions of the legal department including Business Acceptance, Financial Crime & Sanctions, Commercial, Tax Regulatory (DAC6), and Practice Protection.

The Data Analyst (DA):

• Acts as a data exploitation and data management specialist; and
• Develops proactive and innovative solutions to support colleagues in the Legal Department and the wider firm.

Key responsibilities and deliverables

The core role of the DA is to:

• Provide regular client and matter data reports to Legal Department, the partnership as well as the Firm’s Global Leadership Team;
• Leverage data to design and create new reports and dashboards for the Legal Department and wider firm;
• Monitor data management mailboxes, responding to Firm-wide queries, and escalating issues to senior colleagues as required;
• Provide team performance data to Legal Department management;
• Answer queries in relation to maintenance of information barriers;
• Support safe access to the Firm’s most sensitive client data;
• Maintain the Firm’s Stop List of security dealing records;
• Support Legal Department colleagues in responding to regulatory queries or audits (internal or external);
• Contribute to process improvement in the wider Legal Department; and
• Contribute to an inclusive working environment where all colleagues are treated with fairness and respect, applying the ‘Being Freshfields’ principles at all times.

Key requirements (Communication/skills/experience)

Essential

• Data manipulation, data management and data visualization skills, with a good understanding of Microsoft Excel and PowerBI;
• Ability to prioritise and multitask; working in an organised manner; recognising need for clear, concise and accurate communication; keeps detailed & timely notes of client interactions; prepares thoroughly before meetings and calls;
• Appreciation of the technical knowledge of different target audiences and the ability to visualise and present data accordingly;
• Ability to understand (i) the types of work that Freshfields does at a high level, and (ii) the policies and processes of the Legal Department;
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and show resilience under pressure – used to working to a very high standard of accuracy and efficiency; and
• Demonstrates a high level of discretion, integrity and professionalism.

Desirable (non-essential)

• Technical acumen – understands the use of technology in the delivery of an excellent service for colleagues from multiple internal teams;
• Basic understanding of SQL, and other Microsoft tools; and
• Experience of working in an international professional services environment (preferably legal) with a geographically dispersed team.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York and California or reporting to someone in those states, Freshfields is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the States of New York and California and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $50,000 to $80,000.

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