Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
The Specialist, Data Operations is responsible for the classification, maintenance, governance, and quality of master data and metadata across multiple data domains, including account, contact, and product information. The position works closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity and exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to data governance and process improvement initiatives.
What You Will Do:
Classify, build, and maintain master data and metadata across multiple data domains.
Evaluate datasets for consistency, completeness, and accuracy; identify and resolve data quality gaps.
Track and monitor data quality improvements over time.
Respond to data update requests and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve data concerns.
Audit data regularly to ensure integrity and compliance with governance standards.
Research and validate data using internal and external sources.
Process bulk data updates and identify exceptions requiring corrective action.
Partner with cross-functional teams to execute data-related initiatives.
Develop and document process improvements related to data management activities.
Participate in special data governance or system enhancement projects.
Support data clean-up and system migration initiatives as assigned.
Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.
Who You Are:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in data administration, data stewardship, or data quality.
Experience with data providers and business intelligence tools preferred.
Knowledge of data governance principles and master data management practices.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VBA.
Working knowledge of SQL.
Experience with Salesforce or comparable CRM systems.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
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Benefits and More
At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of two years of experience in data administration, data stewardship, or data quality
- Experience with data providers and business intelligence tools
- Knowledge of data governance principles and master data management practices
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VBA
- Working knowledge of SQL
- Experience with Salesforce or comparable CRM systems
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
Goodwin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Goodwin and has not been reviewed or approved by Goodwin.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses are described as market-matching with defined eligibility thresholds, and certain credits (such as pro bono, innovation, and training) can count toward targets.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-forming support via Carrot, generous paid parental leave, and subsidized backup child and elder care are highlighted as meaningful parts of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage through well-known carriers is supplemented by access tools and mental-health resources such as One Medical, Headspace, and an EAP.
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What We Do
We are in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors at the convergence of and within the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial industries. To learn more, visit us at www.goodwinlaw.com and follow us on Twitter at @goodwinlaw and Instagram at @join_goodwin. Office locations - Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, London, Cambridge, Paris, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Munich and Philadelphia *Attorney Advertising
