Our Legal Business Analyst (LBA) program in London presents an outstanding opportunity for career development, offering comprehensive exposure to different areas of legal practice, and fostering professional development.
As a Legal Business Analyst, you will rotate across fee-earning, effective-working, and business development roles, providing crucial support to associates, partners, and other business professionals within the firm. Your role will encompass a wide range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the efficient operation of our legal practice and delivering high-quality services to our clients.
You must be a final year university student or graduate who can begin employment on September 15th, 2026. Interested candidates should apply via the link below.
What we can offer you
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A winning culture
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Our office fosters a collaborative culture.
Our office space was designed to feel like a home, encouraging in-office attendance, mentorship, and teamwork.
Learning from the startup clients we support, we have adopted a ‘startup mindset’ that embraces a flatter hierarchy. This allows juniors to be empowered, challenge the status quo, and take ownership of their projects. All team members are responsible for the office’s long-term success, and we believe that teamwork is the only way to achieve this. -
Recognized reputation
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Social mobility award shortlist positions:
- Legal500 ESG ‘Best Initiative To Attract and Retain Talent’
- Legal500 ESG ‘Champion of the Year’
- Women & Diversity in Law Awards for ‘Best Social Mobility Initiative of the Year’
- The Lawyer shortlist for ‘Most Impactful ESG Initiative’
Training and development award wins:
- FT Innovative Lawyers Europe award for ‘Most Innovative Training & Development’
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Opportunities and training
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Our program disrupts the traditional pathway to 'Big Law' with a simple, refined approach to building the next generation of legal professionals.
We empower agile LBAs by providing them with comprehensive business and legal training.
Our LBAs are the beating heart of the office. They execute business professional work and use their imagination, tech skills, and collaboration to solve key challenges while supporting fee-earning, client-facing work.
LBAs are encouraged to adopt a startup mentality, while collaborating to create innovative solutions.Through our AI-enabled training program, we strive to accelerate our LBAs to perform well above their level. We leverage an on-demand learning environment that uses technology to propel talent, providing scalable, consistent training for all levels.
This senior practitioner-led, gamified program complements ‘on-the-job’ training. Our aim is to build confidence, and our ambition is to train a new generation of tech-enabled, business-minded, and entrepreneurial lawyers. -
Pathway to qualification
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Our LBA program offers a flexible path to qualification. LBAs are given the flexibility to study virtually for the Solicitor Qualifying Exams (SQE) and continue learning through legal work as a senior LBA.
This approach keeps your skills sharp, ensures ongoing development, and keeps you embedded within the firm’s culture while earning a full-time salary.
Qualifying work experience obtained as an LBA and senior LBA will be offset against the training contract period, making it shorter. Non-law undergraduates will also advance to take the SQE, skipping conversion courses.
The application process
- You must have a UK Work Authorization.
- This position requires on-site presence at our London office. Remote work is not an option for this position.
Applications will be accepted until July 1st.
When you apply, you must attach your CV and a cover letter including your response to the following questions:
- What attracts you to the LBA program?
- What is a recent story in the news that could affect an Ashurst Perkins Coie client and what could that effect be?
Testimonials
"The legal rotation is a rollercoaster. I’ve assisted on a variety of transactions, from startup seed investments to larger merger and acquisition deals. I’ve managed data rooms, prepared due diligence reports, drafted transaction and investment documents, and prepared corporate ancillaries. My secondment at a leading renewable energy company deserves a shout-out, as I experienced firsthand the influence of legal advice on business decisions and commercial priorities, which don’t always align. My favorite everyday learnings are the differences between advising founders or GCs and advising larger deals. While the client contact and responsibility vary, gaining exposure to both is a fast track to becoming the next generation of lawyers – versatile and adaptable."
Rebecca Ruggiu, Legal Business Analyst
"This role definitely keeps me on my toes. I might start the day with a tidy to-do list, but the end of the day could look very different. But that’s part of the fun! It’s a super-fast-paced role and it’s important to be able to adapt to unexpected requests and to shift priorities. I’ve been fortunate to get a great sense of business strategy. I get to create pitch decks to bring on clients, help devise the office PR plan, assist the office managing partner in creating the office business plan and produce monthly reports on the office’s performance across the business plan objectives."
Natalie Thomas, Legal Business Analyst
"There’s been plenty of business development work. I’ve attended meetings and pitches with leading investment firms, decision-makers at top universities, and dynamic founders, gaining invaluable experience working directly with partners. Research is a big part of this rotation, constantly exploring innovative founders, investors, and market trends, which enhances my commercial awareness. Helping to organize our health and wellness event for industry leaders has been another highlight, as it’s an area of personal interest."
Russell Oni, Legal Business Analyst
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