Research Analyst

Chambers Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research firm in London is seeking a Research Analyst who is a native German speaker. In this full-time role, you'll conduct research, interview legal professionals, and produce editorial content. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, a degree, and experience in research. This position requires a high attention to detail and organizational skills, ensuring that all deadlines are met. Join a dynamic team in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Background research to understand their assigned practice areas.
• Conducting probing interviews with lawyers.
• Producing informative, business-focused editorial.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) in both English and German

Organised and methodical

High attention to detail

Education

Degree educated with an interest or experience in conducting research and analysis

Job description

Job Details: Research Analyst - German-speaker

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name Research Analyst - German-speaker

Vacancy No VN1050

Location London

Employment Type Perm

Basis Full Time

Overview We are looking for a native, German-speaking Research Analyst to join our EMEA research team at Chambers and Partners, based in our London office 2 days per week.

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.

Main Duties and 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.

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

• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) in both English and German
• Degree educated with an interest or experiencein conducting research and analysis
• Comfortable speaking on the phone to people from varying background

Person Specification

• High attention to detail.
• Organised and methodical.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines.