Job Description

LPM Reporting Analyst
One of our US law firm clients is seeking a client-service focused and detailed-orientated LPM Reporting Analyst to join their London office.

• Salary to 60,000 + generous benefits, including a 100 monthly employee contribution that can be used for lunch or other expenses, free lunch every Wednesday, discretionary bonuses, and more!
• 09:30-17:30 (Monday-Friday)
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in financial modelling and reporting. You will closely with Business Services teams to equip Partners and Lawyers with key financial insights and reporting solutions that support strategic, data-driven decision making and enhance matter management and profitability.
LPM Reporting Analyst Key Responsibilities:

• Utilise legal project management software, Excel, and Firm resources to prepare reports, models, and templates to analyse Firm financial metrics on a wide array of legal engagements
• Review time entry data to ensure proper workstream allocation in alignment with budgets to optimise collections and improve profitability
• Provide data and analytics to inform timely and accurate budget development
• Attend, participate in, and lead meetings with lawyers regarding matter statuses, billing expectations and timelines, updates to matter plans, and more
• Identify and implement process improvements, including opportunities to automate and scale financial reporting and matter tracking initiatives
• Develop expertise in transactional areas of law and related fee drivers to support strategic planning, financial forecasting, and matter budgeting
• Maintain project trackers and budget repositories to ensure statuses are up to date to facilitate oversight and reporting

LPM Reporting Analyst Skills & Requirements:

• Previous experience in a practice operations or analyst role within a law firm
• Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent/relevant experience)
• Advanced Excel proficiency (i.e., pivot tables, formulas, and data visualisation) and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with legal budgets, financial reporting, and fee monitoring
• Exposure to private equity fee structures and pricing models is a plus
• Familiarity with Power BI, Aderant, Iridium, Foundation or Clocktimizer is a plus