Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Legal Analyst
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Legal Analyst
Legal Analyst – Digital Legal Delivery (Disputes) - Belfast
As part of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we aim to help you achieve your goals with exceptional client service, excellence and innovative solutions. As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we blend legal expertise, process design and cutting-edge technology to deliver tailored results.
About Digital Legal Delivery
Digital transformation is shaping opportunities across industries—Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSFK) is driving this change to empower our clients. Our Digital Legal Delivery (Digital) practice unites legal, process design and technology expertise to deliver smarter, more efficient legal solutions.
Key Focus Areas
Legal
- Re-engineering how legal services are delivered at scale.
- Specialising in contract management, document review, due diligence, managed legal services (including volume claims and remediation).
- Collaborating with the firm’s legal project management team to optimise workflows.
Legal Technology
- Implementing document automation, custom development, eDiscovery and data analytics across disputes, transactions and legal projects.
- Leveraging technology to enhance precision and efficiency.
Advisory
- Advising clients on transforming their legal operations and embracing emerging technologies.
- Providing strategic insights on leveraging innovation for business growth.
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The Role
As a Legal Analyst in the Disputes practice group within our Digital Legal Delivery team, you’ll work closely with senior Disputes lawyers, bridging disputes law, data and technology. This role is successfully based in Belfast, with the opportunity to engage in global projects and occasional secondments or business trips (typically to London).
About Belfast Office
- Inclusive network: Belfast offers Committees for Social, Charity, Arts, Business, Sports, LGBT and Women in Business.
- Learning & Development: Access to dedicated sessions focusing on legal expertise, drafting, and soft skills (e.g., presentations).
Key Responsibilities
The role is fee-earning under the supervision of senior colleagues and includes:
- Performing high-quality analysis of documentary evidence, reporting findings, and managing large-scale claims/investigations against productivity/quality benchmarks.
- Staying updated on key legal developments relevant to the Digital Legal Delivery Disputes practice.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance, including accurate daily time-recording and cost discipline.
Requirements
Essential
- Law graduate with a 2:1 or above (equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred), or relevant equivalent academic credentials.
- Minimum of 3 A-levels (B grades or above).
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to deliver error-free work.
- Quick learner with proficiency in legal software and IT applications.
- Innovative mindset, with a passion for AI, generative AI and legal technology. Interest in leveraging these tools to improve inefficiencies.
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Desirable
- 6–12 months’ experience in an office environment (preferably legal).
- Second-language fluency in legal translation(. Western European languages (e.g., French, Spanish) valuable; Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, Korean or Russian particularly advantageous**.
Applications close on Thursday 16 July 2026 at midday (12:00 BST).
Why Join?
- Innovative culture: Embrace legal technology and stay ahead of industry changes.
- Global opportunities: Collaborate with a transpacific, transatlantic team.
- Supportive learning: Investing in professional development through tailored training sessions.
Team & Culture
Working Pattern
- Full-time (permanent contract).
Location
Belfast (travel opportunities as part of global engagements).
Diversity & Inclusion
We foster equality, belonging and innovation, ensuring a thriving workplace for all. Our Values – Human, Bold & Outstanding reflect our dedication to inclusion and continuous excellence.
Ready to help clients achieve their goals through innovation? Apply today.
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