BDM Data Analyst in London

Linklaters is a global law firm, providing legal services in 20 countries and through 30 offices. Linklaters is a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional. We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial, and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction. Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives, but by fostering a positive, supportive, fair, and open atmosphere. We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias. This is vital to our ability to work as one team, with a common goal.

The Role: We are looking for a Data Analyst to deliver data analytics and process mapping that supports the Business Development and Marketing (BDM) function on a 6 month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will collect, organise and analyse data from multiple sources to identify quick wins and enable data-driven action planning. You will also gather requirements for report development, identify data sources and design scalable solutions for reporting automation. Working within the BDM Planning and Operations team, you will play a key role in shaping strategic initiatives and improving internal processes in a collaborative, international environment.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, organise and manage data from a variety of sources to ensure accuracy and reliability for analysis.
• Collaborate with the BDM Operations and Planning team to understand data analytics and process mapping requirements.
• Analyse data to identify trends, insights and quick wins that support the BDM function.
• Work with internal teams and stakeholders to define data sources, reporting steps and transformation rules, ensuring scalable and repeatable report designs.
• Partner with the BDM Data Visualisation Designer and Data Analysts to clarify data sources and reporting needs for development.
• Share outputs of analysis with relevant stakeholders and conduct further analytics based on feedback.
• Stay informed on emerging data analytics tools and methodologies to continuously improve the quality and impact of analysis.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in collecting, cleaning and managing data from multiple sources, including structured and unstructured datasets.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles and best practices to ensure accuracy, reliability and integrity.
• Ability to map data and reporting workflows, perform data forensics and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical techniques, with hands-on experience using tools such as Excel, SQL, Python or R, and visualisation platforms like Power BI or Tableau.
• Excellent documentation skills and the ability to present findings clearly to stakeholders, adapting analysis based on feedback.
• Familiarity with data visualisation principles and experience working alongside designers or dashboard developers.

What's on offer:

• This role can be based in our London offices, with a hybrid working model available.
• Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution you'll be making to our success. These include:

• Health & Wellbeing
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships
• Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments

• Finance
• Pension and flexible savings options
• Income protection and life assurance
• Mortgage advice and will-writing services.

• Family & Lifestyle
• Electric car and cycle to work schemes.
• Emergency family care
• Additional holiday/birthday leave.
• Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave.
• Travel insurance and season ticket loan
• Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks)

If you think this role would suit you, please click apply below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Technical Skills

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Application Policy

Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and not the partners, practices or stakeholders.

This is the place where talent meets opportunity and where passion meets purpose. At Linklaters, the work we do means carving a path through unexplored territory, working on complex legal matters, across jurisdictions and borders and providing outstanding service and confidence to our clients. Having the vision to see things differently and the determination to deliver excellence, every time. That’s what makes us who we are. You can see your true potential connecting with dynamic colleagues all over the world, united by purpose and shared values and working together as one inclusive, collaborative team. With second to none training and support, this is the place where you meet your future.

This is Linklaters.

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. Your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks which will be initiated following your consent.

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual's ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance. Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.