Business Analyst

At Burges Salmon, we are committed to continuously improving the way we work for our people, clients and communities. As part of this, we're looking for a Business Analyst to join our Transformation & Projects team and support the delivery of business and technology change initiatives across the firm. 

Working closely with experienced Business Analysts, project teams and stakeholders across the business, you will help identify opportunities for improvement, understand business needs and support the delivery of projects that enhance both client service and operational efficiency. 

This is a great opportunity for someone who has already begun their Business Analysis career and is looking to further develop their skills in a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

What you'll be doing

You will support a range of transformation and business change projects, working with colleagues across the firm to help deliver meaningful improvements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting workshops and stakeholder discussions focused on service design, operational improvement and strategic initiatives.
• Supporting the gathering, analysis and documentation of business requirements, working closely with senior team members.
• Mapping current and future state processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assisting with the evaluation of potential solutions and recommendations.
• Producing high-quality documentation, including requirements and process maps.
• Building relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and colleagues across the firm.  
• Applying a range of business analysis tools and techniques to support project delivery.
• Providing flexible support across a diverse portfolio of transformation projects and initiatives. 

What we're looking for

We are interested in speaking with candidates who are curious, analytical and motivated by solving problems and improving how things work.

You'll likely bring:

• Some experience of Business Analysis, change, transformation or process improvement activities.
• An understanding of business analysis principles and a desire to continue developing your skills and knowledge.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues at different levels across the business.
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Good problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
• A commercial mindset and an interest in understanding the wider impact of business decisions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Visio, would be beneficial. 

We are open to candidates who are working towards, or interested in pursuing, a professional Business Analysis qualification. 

Why Burges Salmon?

At Burges Salmon, you'll join a collaborative team where learning and development are genuinely encouraged. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Business Analysts, gain exposure to a wide variety of projects and build your expertise.

We're proud to have recently been named "Law Firm of the Year" at the Legal Business Awards 2025 and RollOnFriday's ‘Best Law Firm to Work At' for four years running and one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024. We're also Platinum-accredited by Investors in People for our commitment to developing our people.

Interested in applying or want to learn more?

The full job description is linked below.

If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Ayesha Arshad, Resourcing Specialist, at [email protected].

The closing date for applications will be Monday, 7th September, however, we may close this advert early once we have received a sufficient number of applications. Early application is encouraged.

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