Research Analyst (APAC) - Night Shift

Chambers & Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chambers & Partners is seeking a Research Analyst (APAC) for the Night Shift to join the Asia-Pacific team. The role involves background research, conducting interviews with lawyers and in-house counsel, and building market rankings reflected in our guides.

The position requires night shifts during peak APAC cycles, with hybrid London-based office days and home-based rest periods. Strong writing and analytical skills are essential for producing editorial content.

Qualifications

• Degree educated with an interest or experience in conducting research and analysis across the APAC region.
• Comfortable speaking on the phone to people from varying backgrounds.
• Strong writing skills, particularly the ability to write clearly and concisely.
• High attention to detail.
• Organised and methodical.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines.
• Intellectually curious

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Producing an informative, business-focused editorial for the Chambers website and our guides.

Skills

Research

Communication

Writing

Attention to detail

Organisation

Deadline driven

Curiosity

Education

University degree

Job description

Job Details: Research Analyst (APAC) - Night Shift

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Research Analyst (APAC) - Night Shift

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN1228

Location

Location London

Employment Type

Employment Type Perm

Basis

Basis Full Time

Fixed Term Duration

Overview

Overview This is a Research Analyst position to join the Asia-Pacific team as part of the Night Shift team that covers Australia and New Zealand.

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.

This role will require night shift work for a total period of 12 weeks out of 52, during the Spring/Summer (typically April-July), as well as early mornings during the rest of the Asia-Pacific cycle (Feb-Aug). Work is carried out in three 4-week night shift periods. You will receive additional compensation during night-shift and early-morning blocks.

This is a hybrid role with the expectation of being office-based two days per week (London) and working the rest of the week from home. During the seasonal evening shifts you can be fully home-based.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Producing an informative, business-focused editorial for the Chambers website and our guides.

Why you should apply

• Develop core research, analysis and editorial skills within a global, market-leading organisation
• Gain direct exposure to senior legal professionals across international markets
• Build confidence conducting interviews and producing clear, concise written output
• Clear internal progression path - our Research team exclusively promotes from within

Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes

• Degree educated with an interest or experiencein conducting research and analysis across the APAC region
• Comfortable speaking on the phone to people from varying backgrounds
• Strong writingskills,particularlytheabilitytowriteclearlyandconcisely
• High attention to detail.
• Organised and methodical.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines.
• Intellectually curious

Equal Opportunity Statement

Applicantswho identify as Disabled and/or Neurodiverse will be entitled to an interview if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the Job Description, additionally we will offer reasonable adjustments to those who require them. Some examples of reasonable adjustments are extra time in assessments, video interviews to combat travel-based issues and advice on expected interview topics/questions.

About Us

Chambers is the leading legal data and intelligence partner for lawyers, firms, and in-house teams.

We conduct over 350,000 research interviews and surveys with in-house counsel every year, and receive 62,000 submissions from 9,000 firms worldwide, giving us unrivalled insight into the legal sector.

This research powers Chambers Rankings - the definitive guide to the best legal talent - and our Intelligence, which delivers the insights helping firms and in-house teams to succeed.

Our independent, rigorous research identifies the exceptional and charts the path to success, enabling legal professionals to see with clarity, decide with confidence, and plan with ambition.