Information Resource Specialist

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking an Information Resource Specialist in Belfast for a 4-month full-time contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage vital information tools, conduct vendor negotiations, and support user training in a dynamic, multi-billion pound environment. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, proven experience in information procurement, and excellent stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in information procurement in law firms.
• Strong track record of vendor management.
• Deep knowledge of legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of information and research tools.
• Lead procurement and vendor management.
• Deliver training to support tool adoption.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Tools

AI tools

Legal and business research tools

Job description

VANRATH is thrilled to assist our client in the search of an Information Resource Specialist. Our client is a global law firm, offering the successful candidate an incredible chance to join a multi-billion pound enterprise with a strong global presence.

Employment Type: Full-time (4 Month Contract)
Location: Belfast
Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 + Comprehensive Benefits & Career Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of information and research tools across practice groups and regions.
• Lead procurement, renewal, and cancellation of subscriptions and resources.
• Drive usage analysis to evaluate return on investment and inform decisions.
• Support vendor management, contract negotiations, and supplier performance.
• Promote effective and compliant use of tools, especially those with AI capabilities.
• Deliver targeted training and engagement to support user adoption.
• Act as a key contact for product access, troubleshooting, and stakeholder support.
• Collaborate closely with Knowledge, Finance, Procurement, and Technology teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of policies, processes, and service delivery.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in information procurement or product management in a professional services or law firm environment.
• Strong track record of vendor management and contract negotiation at a regional or global level.
• Deep knowledge of legal and business research tools and platforms, including AI tools.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using data to drive decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in a large, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confident presenting and training users on tools and platforms.
• Proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented approach.

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Conor Birch in the strictest confidence.