Data Specialist

Senior Manager – Python and SQL + Problem Solving skills - NOT CONSULTINGLead technically complex data engagements that inform legal and regulatory outcomes.This is a senior technical leadership role for someone who can lead multiple data engagements simultaneously while maintaining hands-on involvement in the detail. You'll guide a high-performing forensic analytics team inside a leading law firm, where the work is fast-moving, high-stakes, and deeply technical.The role involves overseeing complex data analysis in support of investigations, compliance matters, disputes, and regulatory reviews. You will provide technical sign-off on models, challenge assumptions, review outputs, and ensure that everything we deliver stands up to scrutiny.What You'll DoLead and manage multiple forensic data projects at once, each with different timelines and complexityProvide technical oversight and review of analytics work across the teamWrite, approve, and troubleshoot Python and SQL used in client deliverablesEngage with messy and unstructured data across transactional, payroll, and operational domainsBuild and review quantification models, reconciliation tools, and scenario simulationsWork closely with legal, risk, and consulting teams to ensure data insights align with strategyCoach junior team members and guide project teams through complexityWhat You'll Bring6+ years in forensic data analytics, risk consulting, or quantitative analysisDeep hands-on experience with SQL and Python (particularly pandas, NumPy)Strong understanding of data quality, validation methods, and error handlingConfidence running multiple engagements with competing demandsClear communication skills, especially in explaining risks, logic, and assumptionsA methodical, investigative mindset with a high attention to detailValuable ExtrasExposure to legal, regulatory, or compliance-driven environmentsExperience reviewing and remediating payroll, billing, or transaction dataFamiliarity with legal tech tools such as Relativity or NuixExperience in data consulting - Big 4 or high risk banking environmentsBackground in mathematics, actuarial studies, statistics, or similar quantitative fieldsWhy This RoleSenior ownership of technical delivery on complex, sensitive mattersWork that directly informs legal and regulatory outcomesHigh variety of projects without the churn of traditional consultingA collaborative, capable team that values rigour and autonomyIf you're a technically strong data leader who enjoys balancing strategy with detail, and thrives on solving problems where precision matters, we’d like to hear from you.Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.