Legal Analyst / Contract Analyst
Belfast (3 Days Per Month in Office)
Up to £35,000 + Benefits
Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a career in legal services, contracts, and legal technology? I am recruiting several Legal Analysts to join a growing contract management team supporting the review and processing of commercial agreements for global organisations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, good written communication skills, and an interest in contracts and legal operations. You do not need to be a qualified lawyer. Full training will be provided, and you'll work with established playbooks, guidance materials, and AI-powered review tools to assess and process standard agreements.
What You'll Be Doing
- Reviewing and negotiating standard Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Applying approved contractual playbooks and guidance
- Supporting contract administration and contract management activities
- Using AI-enabled tools to analyse contractual documentation
- Identifying and escalating non-standard issues
- Maintaining accurate contract records
- Working within agreed service levels and turnaround times
- Managing a high volume of contract reviews accurately and efficiently
We're Looking For
- Degree educated (Law, Business, Economics, Politics, English or a similar discipline)
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written communication skills
- Comfortable reading and analysing documents
- Able to follow established processes consistently
- Strong organisational skills
- Confident using technology and learning new systems
Particularly Interested In
- Recent Law Graduates
- Junior Paralegals
- Legal Assistants
- Contract Administrators
- Graduates seeking a career in legal services
- Candidates with 0-3 years' professional experience
This Role Is Probably Not Suitable If You Are
- A qualified Solicitor or Barrister seeking a traditional legal career path
- Looking for a senior legal, commercial, or advisory role
- Seeking responsibility for complex contract negotiations
- Wanting a highly autonomous legal position
What's On Offer
- Salary up to £35,000
- Hybrid working with only 3 office days per month in Belfast
- Full training provided
- Exposure to legal technology and AI-powered contract review tools
- Clear career development within legal operations and contract management
- Opportunity to work with global organisations
Legal Analyst / Contract Analyst in Newtownabbey employer: MERJE
As a leading wealth manager, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our Compliance Analysts play a crucial role in shaping our compliance monitoring framework, with access to cutting-edge tools and resources, while enjoying a supportive environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Located in a vibrant financial hub, we offer competitive benefits and opportunities for professional advancement, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the financial services sector.
