Research Analyst

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Vacancy Name:
Research Analyst

Vacancy No: VN746

Location:

London

Employment Type:

Perm

Basis:
Full Time

Join our innovative EMEA research team at Chambers and Partners as a Research Analyst with German language skills. As a Research Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in our dynamic research process. Through engaging interview techniques, you will gather valuable insights from clients and lawyers to assess the legal market landscape. Your responsibilities will include meticulous analysis of interviews and submissions to curate accurate ranking tables.

Additionally, you will craft compelling editorials that highlight the unique strengths of various law firms.

In this role, you will delve into assigned practice areas and jurisdictions, utilizing diverse sources like law firm submissions, deal reports, and business press to gather pertinent information. Your keen eye for detail will ensure the identification and interviewing of key clients and lawyers. Taking ownership of your assigned sections, you will collaborate with your Research Manager to discuss and finalize your findings.

At Chambers and Partners, we offer a structured career path for Research Analysts, with exciting cross-departmental growth opportunities that enable professional development and advancement. Join us in shaping the future of legal research and analysis.

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• Background research to understand the assigned practice areas and jurisdictions.
• With the support of the Research Manager, determining which lawyers to contact for interview.
• Conducting probing interviews with lawyers, asking open-ended questions.
• Interviewing in-house counsel and other third-party experts by telephone or via an online questionnaire.
• Accurately logging communications and continually assessing progression of the research.
• Pursuing research leads gained via materials provided by the Chambers team, or through own research.
• Building an understanding of, and relationships with, the key market participants.

• Analysing the data collected during the research phase to create accurate and impartial ranking tables that reflect the market.
• Developing an understanding of assigned jurisdictions/practice areas through interviews and desk research.
• Seeking out and acting upon new developments and opportunities for expansion in the areas they are responsible for.
• Assessing both law firms and individual lawyers - their key strengths and weaknesses - to provide an accurate hierarchical ranking.

• Producing an informative, business-focused editorial for the Chambers website.
• Fully responsible for the comprehensive nature of this editorial (e.g. ensure accuracy, respect the confidentiality of material we handle etc.).
• Identify what makes each firm different, and why it might appeal to a particular type of client.
• Understand the personalities and key strengths of leading lawyers within the profession.
• Working to the editorial deadlines i.e. meeting deadlines for research, ranking and editorial writing.
• Taking ownership of the process i.e. proactively reporting any challenges faced when producing accurate and informative editorial etc.
• Writing internal reports at the end of a research phase that are called upon to direct research in the future.

Strong academic background with an interest in research and comfortable speaking on the phone to people from varying life experiences.

• Organised and methodical.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines.
• Intellectually curious.
• Fluency in German.

We are committed to fostering and promoting an inclusive professional environment for all of our employees, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral values of Chambers and Partners and are key in our culture. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

This commitment applies across all of our employment policies and practices, from recruiting and hiring to training and career development. We support our employees through our internal INSPIRE committee with Executive Sponsors, Chairs and Ambassadors throughout the business promoting knowledge and effecting change. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.