Research Analyst

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Vacancy Name:
Research Analyst

Vacancy No: VN729

Location:

London

Employment Type:

Perm

Basis:
Full Time

We are looking for Research Analysts to join our growing research team at Chambers and Partners. Whilst not a prerequisite, any language abilities are useful. We recruit on an ongoing basis and anticipate successful candidates to start in positions for this role in the summer, although there are often immediate requirements.

Research Analysts are the core of the Chambers research process. Through effective interview techniques they gather feedback on the legal market from clients and lawyers. The role involves the close analysis of interviews and submissions to develop an accurate ranking table as a result of this research. Researchers also write informative editorials providing an overview of the strengths of a particular law firm.

Research Analysts are responsible for researching the practice areas and jurisdictions that are assigned to them. This includes gathering factual information via law firm submissions, deal reports, or business press, and ensuring that useful clients and lawyers are identified and interviewed. They take ownership of each section assigned to them and discuss their findings with their Recruitment Manager when research is complete.

Chambers and Partners have a defined career path for individuals joining as Research Analysts. In addition, there are cross‑departmental progression opportunities.

• Background research to understand their assigned practice areas and jurisdictions.
• With the Support of the Research Manager, determine which lawyers to contact for interview.
• Conduct probing interviews with lawyers, asking open‑ended questions.
• Interview in‑house counsel and other third‑party experts by telephone or via an online questionnaire.
• Accurately log communications and continually assess progression of their research.
• Pursue research leads gained via materials provided by the Chambers team or through their own research.
• Build an understanding of and relationships with the key market participants.

• Analyse the data collected during the research phase to create accurate and impartial ranking tables that reflect the market.
• Develop an understanding of your assigned jurisdictions/practice areas through interviews and desk research.
• Seek out and act upon new developments and opportunities for expansion in the areas they are responsible for.
• Assess both law firms and individual lawyers—their key strengths and weaknesses—to provide an accurate hierarchical ranking.

• Produce an informative, business‑focused editorial for the Chambers website and print versions of our guides.
• 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.
• Work to the editorial deadlines—i.e., meet deadlines for research, ranking, and editorial writing.
• Takes ownership of the process by proactively reporting any challenges faced when producing accurate and informative editorial.
• Write internal reports at the end of a research phase to direct future research.

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

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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.