Sr. Legal Operations Analyst- Data and Technology Transformation
Position Summary
The Senior Legal Operations Analyst supports the evolution of legal operations through data-driven insights and technology innovation. This role partners across Legal, IT, and business teams to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and enable scalable, modern solutions. By bridging business needs with technical capabilities, the analyst helps drive strategic initiatives that strengthen operational performance and advance the firm’s digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze current-state legal processes and identify short-, medium- and long-term initiatives to transform Legal Operations
Partner with Legal, IT, Operations and Data Governance teams to design and implement future-state digital solutions
Translate legal requirements into clear functional and technical specifications
Work closely with leadership to build Digital transformation strategy and develop roadmap
Drive automation of legal workflows using low-code, RPA, and AI-enabled solutions
Support implementation and optimization of legal tech platforms
Support data governance, records retention, and information lifecycle management requirements within legal systems
Support development of KPIs and dashboards to measure legal operational efficiency, spend management, and technology adoption
Facilitate stakeholder workshops, requirements sessions, and change management activities with legal teams
Coordinate testing, validation, and deployment of in-house and vendor legal technology solutions
Support development of executive-level materials, roadmaps, and status reports for legal leadership
Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies related to legal technology transformation initiatives
Mentor junior analysts and provide subject-matter guidance on legal tech best practices
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Legal Studies, or related field
5+ years of experience in digital transformation, business analysis, or legal technology environments
Hands-on experience performing data analysis using Excel, SQL, Python, or other data processing tools
Experience working in Agile, hybrid, or structured project delivery environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Experience supporting legal or compliance-related systems and workflows
Experience working with cross-functional teams including Legal, IT, and Compliance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills