IT Business Analyst

Overview

McGuireWoods is seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to join it's Richmond team. This hire will lead the charge in translating business vision into technical reality, partnering closely with internal teams to turn complex needs into clear, actionable requirements that drive our strategy forward. The ideal candidate thrives in deep-diving into business problems and sourcing cutting-edge solutions, specifically leveraging modern COTS and SaaS platforms to make a tangible impact on our tech stack.

McGuireWoods, one of the world's leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate face-to-face with lawyers, department chairs, and project sponsors to build robust business cases.
• Analyze current-state workflows to map out future-state business and technical requirements, providing IT teams with a comprehensive blueprint for delivery.
• Elicit requirements across internal departments to develop high-impact user stories, use cases, and business process diagrams.
• Conduct rigorous SaaS product assessments, competitive research, and cost-benefit analyses, presenting fact-based recommendations to stakeholders.
• Design and deliver executive-level presentations and firm-wide communications that articulate project benefits, drive user adoption, and ensure seamless solution deployment.
• Continuously analyze business operations and protocols to uncover efficiencies, maximize organizational value, and increase sponsor satisfaction.
• Stay at the forefront of industry innovations and legal tech trends, applying up-to-date expertise to complex project analysis and strategic implementations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a deep track record of defining, mapping, and documenting complex functional and technical system requirements.
• 5+ years of experience leading projects and confidently facilitating high-stakes meetings with technical teams, senior leadership, and attorneys.
• Proven ability to build trusted, collaborative relationships across organizational boundaries, including IT departments, legal practice groups, General Counsel, and administrative leadership.
• Solid foundation in Project Management frameworks, with hands-on experience across Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile methodologies.
• Experienced in researching, evaluating, and recommending Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and SaaS products to meet business needs.
• Strong collaborative and negotiation skills, with the ability to align clients, peers, and managers on critical project factors and deliverables.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills paired with a strong team-oriented mindset.
• A proactive willingness to explore innovative techniques and new methodologies to continuously elevate departmental results.
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high-impact work.

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