Research Analyst (LatAm) - Spanish speakers

Chambers Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal research firm in London is seeking a Spanish-speaking Research Analyst to join their team. In this role, you will gather market feedback and conduct interviews with legal professionals, as well as produce editorials for the firm’s rankings. Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines are essential. This is a permanent, full-time position with a salary of £29,000.

Responsibilities

• Conduct probing interviews with lawyers, using open-ended questions.
• Accurately log communications and continually assess progress of research.
• Produce an informative, business-focused editorial for the Chambers website and print guides.

Skills

Organised and methodical

Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines

Intellectually curious

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Spanish speaker to join our Latin‑America research team at Chambers & Partners in London as a Research Analyst.

Research Analysts are the core of the Chambers research process. They gather feedback on the legal market from clients and lawyers using effective interview techniques, analyse interview data, and develop an accurate ranking table. They also write informative editorials that highlight each firm’s strengths, and they are responsible for researching the practice areas and jurisdictions assigned to them.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research

• Background research to understand assigned practice areas and jurisdictions.
• Determine which lawyers to contact for interview with support from the Research Manager.
• Conduct probing interviews with lawyers, using open‑ended questions.
• Interview in‑house counsel and third‑party experts by telephone or online questionnaire.
• Accurately log communications and continually assess progress of research.
• Pursue research leads from Chambers materials or other sources.
• Build an understanding of and relationships with key market participants.

Analysis

• Analyse the data collected during research to create accurate and impartial ranking tables.
• Develop an understanding of assigned jurisdictions/practice areas through interviews and desk research.
• Seek and act on new developments and expansion opportunities.
• Assess both law firms and individual lawyers – their key strengths and weaknesses – to provide an accurate hierarchical ranking.

Editorial

• Produce an informative, business‑focused editorial for the Chambers website and print guides.
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of material handled.
• Identify what makes each firm different and why it might appeal to a particular client type.
• Understand the personalities and key strengths of leading lawyers.
• Meet editorial deadlines for research, ranking and writing.
• Proactively report any challenges faced when producing accurate and informative editorials.
• Write internal reports at the end of a research phase to guide future research.

Skills and Experience

• Organised and methodical.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines.
• Intellectually curious.

Details

• Vacancy No: VN804
• Location: London
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Basis: Full Time
• Salary: £29,000