Legal Analyst / Contract Analyst

MERJE; Newtownabbey; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Full training

AI-powered tools

Global exposure

Job summary

MERJE in Belfast is hiring a Legal Analyst / Contract Analyst to join a growing contracts team. The role focuses on reviewing and processing standard agreements, NDAs, and using AI-powered review tools. Training will be provided and no qualified solicitor status is required.

This hybrid role requires attention to detail, good written communication, and comfort with reading legal documents. You will work three days per month in the office, with clear SLAs and opportunities to develop within legal

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Business, Economics, Politics, English or similar.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Comfortable reading and analysing documents.
• Able to follow established processes consistently.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Confident using technology and learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and negotiating standard NDAs.
• Applying approved contractual playbooks and guidance.
• Supporting contract administration and contract management activities.
• Using AI-enabled tools to analyse contractual documentation.
• Identifying and escalating non-standard issues.
• Maintaining accurate contract records.
• Working within agreed service levels and turnaround times.
• Managing a high volume of contract reviews accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Document analysis

Process following

Organisational skills

Tech literacy

Education

Degree in Law, Business, Economics, Politics, English

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Legal Analyst / Contract Analyst

Belfast (3 Days Per Month in Office)

Up to £35,000 + Benefits

Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a career in legal services, contracts, and legal technology? I am recruiting several Legal Analysts to join a growing contract management team supporting the review and processing of commercial agreements for global organisations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, good written communication skills, and an interest in contracts and legal operations. You do not need to be a qualified lawyer. Full training will be provided, and you'll work with established playbooks, guidance materials, and AI-powered review tools to assess and process standard agreements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Reviewing and negotiating standard Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Applying approved contractual playbooks and guidance
• Supporting contract administration and contract management activities
• Using AI-enabled tools to analyse contractual documentation
• Identifying and escalating non-standard issues
• Maintaining accurate contract records
• Working within agreed service levels and turnaround times
• Managing a high volume of contract reviews accurately and efficiently

We're Looking For

• Degree educated (Law, Business, Economics, Politics, English or a similar discipline)
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written communication skills
• Comfortable reading and analysing documents
• Able to follow established processes consistently
• Strong organisational skills
• Confident using technology and learning new systems

Particularly Interested In

• Recent Law Graduates
• Junior Paralegals
• Legal Assistants
• Contract Administrators
• Graduates seeking a career in legal services
• Candidates with 0-3 years' professional experience

This Role Is Probably Not Suitable If You Are

• A qualified Solicitor or Barrister seeking a traditional legal career path
• Looking for a senior legal, commercial, or advisory role
• Seeking responsibility for complex contract negotiations
• Wanting a highly autonomous legal position

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £35,000
• Hybrid working with only 3 office days per month in Belfast
• Full training provided
• Exposure to legal technology and AI-powered contract review tools
• Clear career development within legal operations and contract management
• Opportunity to work with global organisations