Overview
Join our innovative EMEA research team at Chambers and Partners as a Research Analyst with German language skills.
As a Research Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in our progressive research process. Through engaging interview techniques, you will gather valuable insights from clients and lawyers to assess the legal market landscape. Your responsibilities will include meticulous analysis of interviews and submissions to curate accurate ranking tables. Additionally, you will craft compelling editorials that highlight the unique strengths of various law firms.
In this role, you will delve into assigned practice areas and jurisdictions, utilizing diverse sources like law firm submissions, deal reports, and business press to gather pertinent information. Your keen eye for detail will ensure the identification and interviewing of key clients and lawyers. Taking ownership of your assigned sections, you will collaborate with your Research Manager to discuss and finalize your findings.
At Chambers and Partners, we offer a structured career path for Research Analysts, with exciting cross-departmental growth opportunities that enable professional development and advancement. Join us in shaping the future of legal research and analysis.
To apply for this role, please follow the link and ensure to attach a CV and Cover Letter.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Research
* Background research to understand assigned practice areas and jurisdictions.
* With the support of the Research Manager, determine which lawyers to contact for interviews.
* Conduct probing interviews with lawyers, asking open-ended questions.
* Interview in-house counsel and other third-party experts by telephone or via an online questionnaire.
* Accurately log communications and continually assess the progression of research.
* Pursue research leads gained via materials provided by the Chambers team or through personal research.
* Build an understanding of, and relationships with, key market participants.
Analysis
* Analyse the data collected during the research phase to create accurate and impartial ranking tables that reflect the market.
* Develop an understanding of assigned jurisdictions/practice areas through interviews and desk research.
* Seek out and act upon new developments and opportunities for expansion in responsible areas.
* Assess both law firms and individual lawyers - their key strengths and weaknesses - to provide accurate hierarchical rankings.
Editorial
* Produce an informative, business-focused editorial for the Chambers website.
* Be fully responsible for the comprehensive nature of this editorial e.g. ensure accuracy, respect the confidentiality of material handled, 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.
* Work to editorial deadlines i.e. meet deadlines for research, ranking, and editorial writing.
* Take ownership of the process i.e. proactively report any challenges faced when producing accurate and informative editorial.
* Write internal reports at the end of a research phase that are called upon to direct future research.
Skills and Experience
* Excellent academic background with an interest in research and comfortable speaking on the phone to people from varying life experiences.
Person Specification
* Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
* Organised and methodical.
* Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines.
* Attention to detail.
* Intellectually curious.
* Fluency in German.
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