Research Analyst - Korean speaker

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Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Research Analyst

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN950

Location

Location London

Employment Type

Employment Type

Perm

Basis

Basis Full Time

Fixed Term Duration

Join our dynamic Asia Pacific research team as a Research Analyst as a Korean language speaker.

At the heart of our process, Research Analysts play a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape. Utilizing effective interview techniques, they glean invaluable insights from clients and lawyers, fueling our comprehensive research. From meticulous analysis to crafting insightful editorials, our analysts ensure accuracy and depth in every ranking table and firm overview.

As a Research Analyst, you'll delve into assigned practice areas and jurisdictions, meticulously gathering information from diverse sources including submissions, deal reports, and the business press. Taking ownership of each section, you'll collaborate closely with our Research Manager, driving excellence in every aspect of our research process.

At Chambers and Partners, we offer a clear career trajectory for Research Analysts, with exciting opportunities for growth and development across departments.

Join us in shaping the future of legal research and unlock your potential with Chambers and Partners.

• Background research to understand their 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 their research.
• Pursuing research leads gained via materials provided by the Chambers team, or through their 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 your 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 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.
• 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

See person specification

• Organised and methodical.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines.
• Intellectually curious.
• Native or fluent Korean speaker required

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.