Research Analyst - Portuguese Speaker

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

Job summary

A legal research firm is seeking a Research Analyst fluent in Portuguese for their Brazil team. This role involves conducting interviews, analyzing data, and producing editorials to develop accurate ranking tables of law firms. Candidates should be organized and methodical with a passion for legal research and analysis. The position is ideal for intellectually curious individuals who thrive under deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background research to understand assigned practice areas and jurisdictions.
• Determine which lawyers to contact for interviews with the support of the Research Manager.
• Conduct probing interviews with lawyers and gather information from in-house counsel.
• Log communications accurately and assess research progression.
• Analyze data collected to create ranking tables.
• Produce informative, business-focused editorials for guides.

Skills

Organised and methodical

Ability to meet deadlines

Fluency in Portuguese

Intellectually curious

Job description

Job Details: Research Analyst - Portuguese Speaker

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Full details of the job.

Vacancy No VN1005

Location London

Employment Type Perm

Basis Full Time

Fixed Term Duration N/A

Overview

We are seeking a Portuguese speaker to join our Brazil 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.

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

• Organised and methodical
• Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines

Person Specification

• Fluency in Portuguese
• Intellectually curious

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.