Legal Operations Analyst

Foot Anstey LLP; Southampton, Exeter, Taunton, Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Legal Operations Analyst to enhance internal operations and support strategic business decisions. This role demands strong analytical and organisational skills to improve efficiencies and ensure compliance while fostering collaboration across teams. The firm values innovation and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employee growth and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus

Enhanced parental leave policies

Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a legal operations or similar role within a professional services environment.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimise existing workflows to improve efficiency.
• Manage data collection and analysis for strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Ready to take your career to the next level?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

* We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Legal Operations Analyst
• Team: Legal Operations
• Location: Hybrid working from Bristol, Exeter, Southampton, or Taunton
• Working Pattern: Full time
• Why this role matters: This is a pivotal opportunity which will assist in revolutionising our internal operations and driving strategic business decisions across the firm.

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What you’ll do

Your mission: to ensure our processes are not only efficient and compliant but also perfectly tuned to meet the needs of our clients and teams. This role is all about upholding our firm’s high standards, fostering continuous improvement, and delivering invaluable support to our stakeholders.

In this role, you’ll:

• Be at the epicentre of our operations, collaborating closely with the Executive Director.
• Operational Excellence - Analyse and optimise existing workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, and service quality across departments.
• Data and Performance Insight – Manage data collection and analysis to inform strategic decisions, track key performance indicators, and highlight areas for improvement.
• Resource Management – Coordinate resources across departments to ensure alignment with business objectives, balancing priorities to meet both client and operational needs.
• Compliance and Governance – Maintain and monitor adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies, ensuring that compliance remains central to our operations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with teams across the firm to understand their needs and provide operational support that drives success.

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What we’re looking for

This role offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to leave your mark on the core operations of our dynamic, forward-thinking, and ambitious organisation. Imagine being at the heart of transformative change, driving efficiency, and shaping the future of operations at a leading UK law firm!

• Proven experience in a legal operations or similar role within a professional services environment.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and project management skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with the confidence to work across teams and support strategic objectives.
• Familiarity with compliance standards and experience in data management is highly advantageous.
• You’ll share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).

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  • Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
  • Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.
• Invited for interview?
  • With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
  • We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview, we’ll contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have.
  • If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.

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