Legal Tech IT Business Analyst

Jenner & Block; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, IL seeks an IT Business Analyst to translate business needs into technical requirements and support end-to-end delivery of data and software solutions across hybrid teams.

The role reports to the Associate Director, Development, and covers discovery through testing and deployment, with responsibilities in agile planning, documentation, data governance, and cross-functional collaboration to drive value for the firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business analysis, SDLC, product management, or data analysis.
• Experience mapping data integrations with enterprise systems, especially financial/ERP or equivalent complex legal tech environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft tools such as Azure DevOps, Power Platform / Automate, Power BI, SharePoint Online, and Visio.
• Understanding of SQL, data management concepts, data governance best practices, and documentation of data lineage or reporting definitions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications using corporate templates.
• Lead and participate in documentation reviews ensuring requirement completeness and alignment with business objectives.
• Support agile delivery including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and cross-functional coordination.
• Act as a bridge between business strategy and technical execution; flag blockers and risks with proposed solutions.
• Contribute to IT best practices, data governance, and mapping data structures, lineage and flows for system integrations.
• Identify, log, and resolve issues and risks related to data and software products.

Skills

Business analysis

SDLC

Product management

Data analysis

Tools

Azure DevOps

Power Platform / Automate

Power BI

SharePoint Online

Visio

Job description

Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, IL seeks an IT Business Analyst to translate business needs into technical requirements and support end-to-end delivery of data and software solutions across hybrid teams.

The role reports to the Associate Director, Development, and covers discovery through testing and deployment, with responsibilities in agile planning, documentation, data governance, and cross-functional collaboration to drive value for the firm.