Business and internal Audit Advisor

Job Title: Business and Internal Audit Advisor

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

We’re recruiting for a Business and Internal Audit Advisor to join a leading UK law firm within its Real Estate division. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with strong business awareness and an interest in risk, process improvement, project delivery, and operational excellence.

Working closely with senior leadership, business management, and quality & risk teams, you will play a key role in assessing business processes, supporting internal audits, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping deliver projects that enhance efficiency, compliance, and client service.

This role would suit a proactive and analytical individual who enjoys problem-solving, challenging existing processes, and contributing to meaningful business improvements.

• Support internal audit activities and business assessments across the division
• Assist in evaluating processes, controls, and compliance procedures
• Identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and increased efficiency
• Provide objective insights and recommendations to support business performance

• Work closely with Quality & Risk teams to promote consistency and best practice
• Assist in monitoring adherence to internal processes and regulatory requirements
• Support initiatives aimed at improving client service and operational effectiveness

• Collaborate with stakeholders on business improvement and transformation projects
• Assist in delivering project outcomes within agreed timescales
• Support the implementation of process changes and improvement initiatives
• Maintain reporting and update streams for key projects and activities

• Work independently while engaging confidently with senior stakeholders
• Build effective working relationships across the business
• Support training and knowledge-sharing initiatives where improvements are identified

• Gather and analyse business data to support decision-making
• Produce reports and insights for leadership teams
• Monitor progress against agreed objectives and recommendations

• Degree educated (BSc, BA or equivalent)
• Strong interest in business operations, risk, compliance, or process improvement
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Project management experience or exposure (desirable)
• Experience with in a professional services environment (desirable but not essential)
• Curious mindset with a genuine interest in improving processes and driving change

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Exposure to risk, compliance, project management, and business improvement initiatives
• Structured training and career development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive working environment