Legal Operations Analyst

at  Balfour Beatty

About the role
Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Operations Analyst to join our growing team in London.
As a Legal Operations Analyst you will: Work as part of the Balfour Beatty Legal function supporting the team to deliver a proactive service to the business by optimising departmental efficiency and quality through the application of legal operations methodologies.
What you’ll be doing
The Legal Operations Analyst will support the Legal Team in optimising efficiency and quality by managing technology solutions, streamlining processes and providing operational insights.

The following personal qualities/experience are desirable:

• Experience in legal operations, paralegal, or legal/lawyer roles, or strong IT background with legal technology expertise.
• Proficiency in legal technology, including ELM software, document management, eDiscovery tools, Microsoft365 and more.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and capable of managing multiple tasks independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Ability to articulate and prove ROI of various legal ops / legal technology initiative

• Management of Legal Technologies: Oversee systems such as Legal Tracker (our ELM/legal operations platform), contract lifecycle management, document management systems, collaboration/productivity tools, and preservation/eDiscovery solutions.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Interpret data, analyse results, and provide ongoing reports. Leverage databases, data collection systems, and analytics to optimize departmental efficiency and quality.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement new process improvement opportunities.
• Budget and Spend Management: Assist with budgeting, accruals, and financial reporting, utilizing advanced functionalities of ELM/legal operations software.
• Supplier and Service Management: assist with management of supplier relationships, and other third-party legal service providers.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to AGC Corporate, Infrastructure and Deputy Company Secretary, including invoice management and meeting coordination.
• Project Management: Lead or support legal technology projects, from initiation through to successful implementation.
  Who we’re looking for

The following personal qualities/experience are desirable:

• Experience in legal operations, paralegal, or legal/lawyer roles, or strong IT background with legal technology expertise.
• Proficiency in legal technology, including ELM software, document management, eDiscovery tools, Microsoft365 and more.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and capable of managing multiple tasks independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Ability to articulate and prove ROI of various legal ops / legal technology initiatives

Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave

• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more
  About us
  At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
  We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
  As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
  We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
  Job Reference: BBUK1054