Business Analyst - Data

Freshfields; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional development

A people-first culture

Impactful projects in data

Job summary

A leading law practice in Manchester is seeking a Business Analyst to support their data transformation journey. The successful candidate will work with business and technology teams to analyze processes and ensure alignment with business needs. Preferred qualifications include experience in business analysis, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Agile methodologies. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional development and a commitment to fostering an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in business analysis, ideally in legal or professional services.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimise business processes.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder interviews.
• Define functional and non-functional requirements.
• Support delivery teams with clear acceptance criteria.
• Build strong relationships across IT and business functions.

Skills

Experience in business analysis

Stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Experience with Azure DevOps or Jira

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Business Analyst - Data at Freshfields

Join a forward-thinking team at the heart of our data transformation journey. As a Business Analyst in our Data Delivery team, you’ll play a key role in shaping how data is used across the firm—driving smarter decisions, operational efficiency, and innovation.

About the Role

You’ll work across business and technology teams to analyse processes, gather and define requirements, and support the delivery of high-quality data products. From strategic discovery work to hands-on delivery support, you’ll help ensure our data initiatives are aligned with business needs and deliver real value.

What You’ll Do

• Analyse and optimise business processes
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder interviews
• Define functional and non-functional requirements
• Support delivery teams with clear acceptance criteria
• Enable change and user adoption through collaboration
• Build strong relationships across IT and business functions

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in business analysis, ideally in legal or professional services
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Experience with tools like Azure DevOps or Jira
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for data-driven improvement

What We Offer

• A people-first culture that values inclusion, belonging and diverse perspectives
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A collaborative environment where your voice is heard
• The chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of data at the firm

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're passionate about data and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of our data journey.

Location

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Law Practice

Inclusion

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.

Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence).