Data Analyst

We’re looking for a talented Data Analyst to join our Data Team within the wider Legal Tech & Data department. Reporting to the Data Team Leader, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the firm to understand business needs and transform data into meaningful insights, developing innovative business intelligence solutions using Microsoft technologies such as SQL Server, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and Excel.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping the firm make data-driven decisions, delivering impactful reporting and analytics that support teams across Mills & Reeve., * Support stakeholders across the firm to understand reporting and information requirements, translating business needs into effective data and BI solutions.

• Design, develop and maintain data warehouse and business intelligence solutions, including Power BI reporting and analytics.
• Support the firm’s migration from a SQL Data Warehouse to a Microsoft Fabric Data Lakehouse, helping to shape our evolving data platform.
• Create, maintain and enhance a range of reporting solutions, including dashboards, ad hoc analysis and finance-focused data models.
• Promote and support the adoption of Power BI across the business, enabling greater self-service reporting and data-driven decision-making.
• Take an active role in personal and professional development, continuously building technical expertise and business knowledge through training and on-the-job learning.

• Strong technical expertise across the Microsoft BI technology stack, including SQL Server, SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Microsoft Fabric and Excel.
• Proven experience in Power BI report development, with a solid understanding of relational databases, data modelling and business intelligence best practices.
• Commercially aware with strong financial and accounting knowledge, alongside an understanding of the legal sector and its reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and manage expectations at all levels.
• Proactive and adaptable problem-solver, able to work independently, prioritise effectively and deliver high-quality outcomes to deadlines.
• Collaborative and innovative team player with a positive attitude, strong learning agility and a commitment to continuous improvement.

As you’d expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.

Join our Data Team at Mills & Reeve and make a real impact by turning complex data into actionable business insights., Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.

We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don’t offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients.

By joining Mills & Reeve, you’ll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that’s not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. We’re also ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and have been awarded Platinum Investors in People. Our mantra is “Achieve more. Together.”, which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase! Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day.

• We’re ambitious - We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we’re passionate about our work
• We’re open - We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what’s right
• We care - We’re committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet
• We collaborate - We’re easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done - together, Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.