Research Analyst

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Location:

London
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Employment Type:

Permanent
• Basis:
Full Time

Chambers and Partners is seeking a skilled research analyst to undertake in-depth market research into the legal markets in EMEA jurisdictions.

• Background research to understand assigned practice areas and jurisdictions.
• With the support of the Research Manager and Head Of Research, 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 online questionnaire.
• Accurately log communications and continually assess progression of the research.
• Pursue research leads gained via materials provided by the Chambers team, or through own research.
• Build an understanding of, and relationships with, key market participants.
• Analyze the data collected during the research phase to create accurate and impartial ranking tables that reflect the market.
• Develop an understanding of assigned jurisdictions/practice areas through interviews and desk research.
• Seek out and act upon new developments and opportunities for expansion in the areas 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 guides.
• Ensure accuracy, respect confidentiality of material handled, and produce comprehensive editorial.
• 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 editorial deadlines, meeting deadlines for research, ranking and editorial writing.
• Take ownership of the process, proactively reporting any challenges faced when producing accurate and informative editorial.
• Write internal reports at the end of a research phase to direct research.

• Educated to degree level, with an interest in research and comfortable speaking on the phone to people from varying backgrounds.
• IT literacy.
• Organised and methodical.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines.
• Intellectually curious.
• Fluency in a European language.

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.