Data Analyst (12 month FTC)

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel; City of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the City of London is seeking an entry-level data analytics professional to work collaboratively with teams, design reports, and enhance the client experience through data-driven insights. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI, alongside a strong focus on data quality and stakeholder management. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives in the legal sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience in people data and analytics.
• Advanced hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Experience with Cornerstone reporting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teams to build solutions for data requirements.
• Design and implement reports and dashboards.
• Produce reports that empower leadership with critical insights.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data quality focus

Strong communication

Analytical and detail-oriented

Tools

SQL

Power Automate

Cornerstone reporting

Workday report configuration

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with stakeholders and teams to understand their data requirements and build solutions that address these while promoting self-service and streamlining processes.

Design and implement complex reports and dashboards, transforming intricate people datasets into coherent, aesthetically engaging, and actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making.

Produce reports, dashboards, and executive presentations that empower leadership with critical insights for informed people management.

Act as a data and analytics subject matter expert, monitoring and advising on data setup practices - including naming conventions and data entry standards - to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability across people datasets. Proactively identify and resolve data quality issues.

Key Performance Indicators

Delivers BAU and ad hoc reports with a high degree of accuracy and within agreed timelines.

Maintains and updates dashboards consistently and reliably.

Proactively identifies data quality issues and contributes to remediation efforts that improve reporting reliability.

Adapts analytical outputs to suit different audiences, ensuring insights are accessible and actionable.

Receives positive feedback from key stakeholders on the clarity, relevance, and usefulness of reporting and analytics.

Builds and maintains strong working relationships across stakeholders and Business Services teams.

Provides proactive reporting and analytics solutions, anticipating stakeholder needs and contributing to strategic initiatives.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Minimum of 1 year's experience in people data and analytics, ideally with a strong understanding of L&D processes and reporting needs.

Advanced hands‑on experience with Microsoft Excel and Power BI (or similar data visualization tools).

Experience with Cornerstone reporting, and familiarity with Workday report configuration, SQL, and Power Automate is highly desirable.

Well‑organized, articulate, numerate, and commercially aware.

Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Analytical and detail‑oriented, with a strong focus on data quality.

Solid understanding of people systems, processes, and data governance principles.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences and build strong working relationships.

Confident in presenting data and insights using infographics, PowerPoint, and other visual storytelling techniques.

Personal Leadership

Positively impacts those around them, makes quality decisions and develops themselves both personally and professionally.

Demonstrates sound knowledge in their field.

Anticipates potential problems and identifies a range of possible solutions.

Adapts their interpersonal style to suit different audiences in a genuine way.

Builds Authentic Relationships

Takes time to get to know people beyond their role.

Treats people with respect and in a fair and consistent way.

Recognises when colleagues are under pressure and volunteers to assist them where possible.

Collaborates with others

Works within teams and across boundaries to share knowledge and achieve results.

Identifies and builds relationships required to achieve the best outcomes for the firm.

Engages people with the right skills, knowledge and expertise to provide advice and assist with tasks.

Connects other people in the firm who have mutual interests or work objectives.

Generously shares their time, knowledge, expertise and talent to support others' success.

Enhances the Client Experience

Creates opportunities to enhance the experience of the firm's clients through their daily tasks.

Behaves consistently with the firm's values in their interactions with others.

Conducts themselves in a way that reflects positively on the firm's brand, both inside and outside the firm.

Achieves Results

Maintains focus and drive to achieve quality outcomes.

Focuses their time and efforts on issues that will have the greatest impact on agreed objectives.

Anticipates responses and plans their approach accordingly.

Looks for the most effective way to achieve outcomes.

Maintains perspective and optimism when faced with setbacks.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal
• Legal Services