Legal Analyst

Researches laws, cases and regulatory developments and analyses their possible impact on decisions, transactions or operations. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Legal Analyst do?

Researches laws, cases and regulatory developments and analyses their possible impact on decisions, transactions or operations.

Demand level: Medium

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR240 000 p.a.Mid-levelR420 000 p.a.SeniorR650 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Legal analysis · EssentialLegal research · EssentialRegulatory interpretation · EssentialAttention to detail · ImportantReport writing · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

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Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Economics with Law — University of Cape Town

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What does a Legal Analyst do?

Researches laws, cases and regulatory developments and analyses their possible impact on decisions, transactions or operations.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Legal analysis, Legal research, Regulatory interpretation, Attention to detail, Report writing.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.