Data Analyst

Overview

The Law Society leverages data as a vital asset to deepen understanding of its members, enhance its services, and inform strategic and operational choices. As a Data Analyst within this organisation, your mission will be to deliver insightful analyses and reporting that empower decision-making throughout various departments.

Key Duties

• Collaborate with multiple teams to convert complex datasets into actionable insights that illuminate performance metrics, reveal improvement opportunities, and assess the effectiveness of key initiatives.
• Employ diverse analytical methods to detect patterns, identify root causes behind business fluctuations, and offer evidence-backed recommendations that foster data-driven actions.
• Create and maintain automated reporting tools and dashboards using platforms such as Power BI and Databricks, facilitating confident monitoring of essential KPIs.
• Design and evaluate pilot studies and A/B tests, assess the impact of service enhancements and communications, and develop predictive models forecasting trends and membership behaviours.
• Coordinate with the Data and Governance team to uphold data quality standards by detecting and remedying data inconsistencies, contributing to a reliable single source of truth.
• Promote data literacy across the organisation by assisting colleagues in accessing, understanding, and responsibly applying data insights in everyday decisions.

Candidate Profile

• Experienced analyst with a proven ability to translate data into meaningful insights and commercial value.
• Extensive expertise in Python programming for data analysis, specifically using libraries such as Pandas and NumPy.
• Strong proficiency in SQL or Spark SQL for querying and data manipulation.
• Skilled at producing compelling data visualisations, dashboards, and reports primarily with Power BI, and familiarity with Tableau or Qlik.
• Excellent numeracy, deep knowledge of statistical analyses and modelling, along with advanced capabilities in data cleansing, wrangling, and quality assurance.
• Analytical thinker with aptitude for diagnosing trends, troubleshooting data issues and proposing practical, goal-aligned solutions.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while consistently meeting deadlines with high-quality outputs.
• Collaborative disposition, working effectively with various internal stakeholders to ensure adoption of data tools and insights.
• Experience with software tools like DevOps, Jira, and GitHub is a plus, as is familiarity with data governance, security and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Proactive, curious, and dedicated to continuous skill enhancement and helping others better utilise data.

Benefits and Culture

• Opportunity to be part of a progressive membership organisation committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and a culture of respect, trust and excellence.
• Access to hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive flexible benefits package.
• Supportive, friendly working environment fostering professional growth.

Additional Information

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales, engaging in advocacy, training, and policy influence. Internal applicants should note that Pay Policy applies. Interviews are anticipated during the week commencing 24 August.