Business Analyst

Employer: Law Society of Scotland
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Salary: £50,318 per annum
Contract: Temporary, up to 2 years
Hours: 35 hours per week
Working pattern: Hybrid
Closing date: 13 October 2026 at 11:30am

About the Role

The Law Society of Scotland is seeking a Business Analyst to support its Regulatory Transformation Programme.

The role will contribute to the implementation of new regulatory frameworks for Authorised Legal Businesses (ALBs), reforms to complaints handling and other major regulatory initiatives.

Working across regulatory, operational and corporate teams, the successful candidate will analyse business needs, gather and document requirements, map current and future processes, assess impacts and support the development of practical solutions.

The position will involve working with colleagues, senior leaders and external stakeholders to identify challenges and opportunities, facilitate workshops, develop options and recommendations, and support organisational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and document business requirements across Regulatory Transformation projects and workstreams.
• Gather, validate and prioritise business requirements through stakeholder engagement and structured analysis.
• Map current and future-state business processes, customer journeys and operational workflows.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement, process simplification and improved operational effectiveness.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews and analysis sessions.
• Assess impacts, risks, dependencies and implementation considerations associated with regulatory reform.
• Develop and maintain requirements documentation, process maps, decision logs and other analysis materials.
• Work with project managers, regulatory colleagues, operational teams, technology specialists and external partners.
• Support business readiness and implementation activities.
• Produce analysis, recommendations and options to support governance, decision-making and delivery assurance.

Essential Skills and Experience

Applicants should have:

• Experience of business analysis, process improvement and organisational change.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience gathering, documenting and managing business requirements.
• Knowledge of process mapping, stakeholder engagement and impact assessment techniques.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and work confidently with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working in project or programme delivery environments.
• A collaborative, adaptable and results-focused approach.
• Alignment with the Law Society of Scotland’s values of Respect, Openness, Progress, Inclusion and Integrity.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience supporting business transformation, regulatory reform or organisational change.
• Knowledge of legal services, professional or public interest regulation.
• Experience in a public sector, professional membership or governance environment.
• Experience with business analysis methodologies, tools or qualifications.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement and organisational change.

Employee Benefits

The Law Society of Scotland offers a range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid working.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Competitive pension provision.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Private medical insurance, including dental and optical cover.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including confidential counselling.
• Bike-to-work scheme and eyecare benefits.
• Lifestyle savings offers.

Sponsorship

The supplied vacancy does not state that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available. Applicants who require sponsorship should confirm their eligibility directly with the Law Society of Scotland before applying.

Application Process

Applications must be completed in full. CVs are not accepted.

The vacancy closes at 11:30am on 13 October 2026.

The employer states that it is unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not selected for interview.