Research Analyst - Mandarin speaking (Open)

Chambers Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research firm in London seeks a Research Analyst who is fluent in Mandarin. The role involves conducting background research, performing interviews, and analyzing data to support the firm's expansion efforts in the Greater China Region. Candidates must be organized, intellectually curious, and educated to degree level. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background research to understand practice areas.
• Perform interviews with lawyers and third-party experts.
• Analyze data to create market ranking tables.

Skills

IT literacy

Organised and methodical

Ability to meet deadlines

Intellectually curious

Culturally aware of target markets

Education

Educated to degree level

Job description

Job Details: Research Analyst - Mandarin speaking (Open)

If you are unable to apply via the portal, please email your CV and Cover Letter to us directly to [e-mail]

Vacancy No VN781

Location: London

Employment Type: Permanent

Basis: Full Time

Fixed Term Duration: (unspecified)

Overview

Join our dynamic team as we expand our presence in the Greater China Region. We're in search of a fluent Mandarin speaker to join our guide team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research

• 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 in the future.

Skills and Experience

See person specification

Person Specification

• Educated to degree level
• IT literacy
• Organised and methodical
• Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines
• Intellectually curious
• Culturally aware of the target markets

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.