Principal Research Specialist - Chambers France

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Principal Research Specialist - Chambers France

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The Chambers France team is looking for a Principle Research Specialist to assist with the development of the new guide

• Conduct research at the highest level of your area of expertise, having overall responsibility for the quality of research, rankings and editorial in your jurisdiction as directed
• Working autonomously to develop your in-depth market research knowledge, sharing this knowledge across the team
• Assessing the Chambers coverage, suggesting additions, amendments, and removal of sections
• Working with D&I and research teams to implement D&I initiatives
• Keeping up to date with the development in the French market
• Work within deadlines and balance the responsibilities of this multi-faceted role
• Interview key players in the relevant legal practice area to gather information about law firms’ strategies and plans
• Assessing the quality of the research and editorial of researchers regarding your area of expertise, identifying areas of improvement and providing feedback to Head of/Research Directors
• Influence and persuading of all those conducting research within their specialised area, using data and analytics to identify growth opportunities

• Regularly communicating with the Head of Research and researchers the latest updates, developments, and trends in the market
• Coaching core researchers in the areas of your specialism, providing guidance, information regarding best practice
• Collaborating with Learning and Development in the planning and delivery of training to researchers concerning your area of expertise
• Knowledge sharing: running internal seminars and knowledge sharing sessions for your specialism
• To liaise with Events, Marketing, Sales, Technology and senior leadership (when necessary) in order to drive the commercial growth, research participation and market penetration of our products

• Sharing knowledge with the external market via webinars and articles for our website
• To support the commercial team by providing updates on new research areas and benefits, passing on sales leads etc
• Demonstrate a commercial awareness as to where and how we can monetise our products better, with the support and corresponding recognition of other relevant business functions
• Work closely with the Product Team on the continuing evolution of Chambers products
• Acting as an ambassador and internal/external reference point for your area of specialism

Demonstrate the aspiration to be widely recognised market leader in your jurisdiction

Extensive experience in conducting research of the highest quality

Thorough understanding of French market

Intellectually curious and willing to break new ground in research topics

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Strong attention to detail

The ability to work effectively across teams and with all levels of the organisation

Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure

• Fluentin French
• Strong researcher who is comfortable dealing with a highly engaged and forthcoming market

Expertise in a specific specialism preferred but a high level of interest in the French marketis essential

Comfortable at public speaking

Track record of making accurate rankings and grow ranking tables

Track record of being able to change rankings and introduce new tables where appropriate

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.