Research Analyst

targetjobs UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a Research Analyst to join their team. This role focuses on conducting interviews with legal professionals, analyzing data to create accurate rankings, and producing insightful editorials. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, be organized, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conducting probing interviews with lawyers and in-house counsel.
• Analysing data to create accurate market ranking tables.
• Producing informative business-focused editorials.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organised and methodical

Attention to detail

Intellectually curious

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Research Analysts across our growing UK team in London.

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.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research

• 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.

Analysis

• 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.

Editorial

• 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 and respect the confidentiality of material we handle.
• 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 i.e. meeting deadlines for research, ranking and editorial writing.
• Take ownership of the process i.e. proactively reporting any challenges faced when producing accurate and informative editorial.
• Write internal reports at the end of a research phase that are called upon to direct research in the future.

Person Specification

• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Organised and methodical.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Intellectually curious.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.