Research Services Manager EMEA

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in the City of London is seeking an experienced Research Services Manager EMEA to oversee the Research Services team and manage administrative functions. Applicants must have significant library and management experience in a law firm context, along with strong technical skills. This role offers competitive salary and a hybrid work model with opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

International travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ library experience within a law firm.
• At least 3 years’ management experience within a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of law firm budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate the Research Services team members.
• Act as the dotted line manager for EMEA based employees.
• Prepare annual Research Services budgets for EMEA offices.

Skills

Library experience within a law firm

Management experience within a law firm

Knowledge of law firm budgeting

Library technical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters in Library Science

Job description

Overview

Research Services Manager EMEA

Renowned US law firm based in the heart of the City overlooking St Paul’s, is seeking an experienced Research Services Manager EMEA with a strong understanding of the legal sector and the demands of a fast-paced international law firm.

• Competitive salary
• 09:30-17:30 working hours
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• An incredibly progressive firm with international travel opportunities!

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management and administrative functions for Research Services in EMEA offices.

Responsibilities

• Hire, direct, manage, and evaluate the Research Services team members
• Act as the dotted line manager for EMEA based employees reporting to US based managers
• Update and implement department policies in accordance with established firm procedures
• Meet and liaise with PGDs, PSLs and Department Heads regarding new products and renewals
• Prepare annual Research Services budgets for EMEA offices and monitor throughout the year
• Space planning for EMEA offices and process EMEA Research Services invoices
• Maintain EMEA Research Services accounts and upgrades with vendors
• Provide research and reference support to lawyers/professional staff in the absence of the Research Analyst, EMEA

Qualifications & Skills

• A minimum of 5 years’ library experience within a law firm
• A minimum of 3 years’ management experience within a law firm
• Bachelor's degree required
• Masters, Library Science required
• Knowledge of law firm budgeting
• Extensive library technical skill and knowledge