Research Analyst - Asia Pacific

Chambers and Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves conducting in-depth interviews and analyzing data to provide insights into the legal market. You will be responsible for creating accurate ranking tables and producing informative editorials that highlight the strengths of law firms. With a defined career path and opportunities for cross-departmental progression, this position offers a unique chance to grow within a leading research company. If you are intellectually curious and possess strong research skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree level education with a keen interest in research.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conducting interviews with lawyers and clients to gather market insights.
• Analyzing data to create accurate ranking tables.
• Producing informative editorials for the Chambers website.

Skills

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Chambers and Partners provided pay range

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Base pay range

Location: London (Hybrid) – 2 days a week in the office

Job Description:

We are looking for a Research Analyst to join our growing research team at Chambers and Partners.

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.

Research Analysts are responsible for researching the practice areas and jurisdictions that are assigned to them. This includes gathering factual information – via law firm submissions, deal reports or business press – and ensuring that useful clients and lawyers are identified and interviewed. They take ownership of each section assigned to them and discuss their findings with their research manager when research is complete.

Chambers and Partners have a defined career path to individuals joining as Research Analysts. In addition to this, there are also cross-departmental progression opportunities.

Whilst not a prerequisite, any languages abilities from this region is useful as is an interest in the Asia Pacific region.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research

• Background research to understand their assigned practice areas and jurisdictions.
• With the support of the Research Manager and Heads Of Research, 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, 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.

Skills and Experience

• Educated to degree level, with an interest in research
• Comfortable speaking on the phone to people from varying backgrounds
• Organised and methodical.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Intellectually curious.

About us:

Chambers and Partners is the world’s leading legal rankings and insights intelligence company.

For 35 years, Chambers has differentiated the very best legal talent by identifying and ranking law firms and lawyers globally.

The Chambers’ research methodology is unrivalled in accuracy, depth and quality, delivering indispensable data insights based on rankings that truly reflect ability and talent.

Chambers has since embarked on a business transformation project, with the goal of building on its reputation as the gold standard in legal rankings and directories to develop a world class range of digital products, intelligence and data analytics services.

Our Purpose is to differentiate the best legal talent for when it really matters. Our Mission is to independently research the global legal market, to champion exceptional talent and deliver indispensable insights. And our Vision is a world where important legal matters are always addressed with the best intelligence and professional expertise, wherever it exists.

We continue to invest and innovate to deliver data-led platforms, enabling law firms to provide the right services and in-house counsel to partner with the right firms.

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. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research

• Industries

  Research Services and Legal Services

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