Our customer, an international technology business is seeking a Legal Operations Analyst to support its in-house Legal team across EMEA and APAC. This 12-month contract offers a blend of legal pricing, financial analysis and AI innovation, with a focus on optimising external legal spend and improving cost efficiency.
Location: London, King's Cross – Hybrid (3 days in the office)
Duration: 12 months
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and analyse legal fee proposals, matter budgets and financial models to support cost-effective legal services.
- Benchmark law firm rates, assess alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) and support fee negotiations with external counsel.
- Monitor legal spend, budgets and forecasts, identifying savings opportunities and potential cost overruns.
- Use AI tools to evaluate pricing proposals, streamline workflows and explore automation opportunities.
- Support RFPs, analyse bids and develop reusable pricing templates and reporting tools.
- Provide financial reporting on legal spend, accruals, invoices and budget performance across EMEA and APAC.
Experience Required
- 5+ years' experience in legal pricing, commercial finance or procurement, ideally within a law firm environment.
- Strong understanding of legal fee structures, rate benchmarking, alternative fee arrangements and law firm profitability.
- Experience in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting and spend analysis.
- Exposure to EMEA and APAC markets, including multi-currency pricing and regional rate differences.
- Practical familiarity with AI tools and an interest in applying technology to improve pricing and operational efficiency.
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable: In-house legal operations experience, e-billing or matter management systems, dashboarding tools, and experience implementing AI-enabled workflows.
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Legal Pricing Analyst in London employer: Elevate
Join a leading global technology company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise in employment law will be pivotal. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to growth opportunities and the chance to work on diverse legal challenges across EMEA and beyond. Enjoy the unique advantage of being part of a forward-thinking team that prioritises work-life balance and fosters a supportive environment for all employees.
