Research Analyst - French Speaker

Are you fluent in French and passionate about the legal industry? We're looking for dynamic individuals to join our growing team as Research Analysts. In this role, you'll be at the heart of our research process, conducting interviews with clients and lawyers to gather valuable insights into the legal market.

As a Research Analyst, you'll analyze interviews and submissions to develop accurate rankings of law firms, and write informative editorials highlighting their strengths. You'll be responsible for researching specific practice areas and jurisdictions, collecting factual information from various sources, and identifying key contacts to interview. Take charge of your assigned sections and collaborate with your Research Manager to present your findings.

If you're ready to dive deep into the world of legal research and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Research

• Background research to understand their assigned practice areas and jurisdictions.
• With the support of the Research Manager and Heads Of Research, 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

Person Specification:

• French language skills - essential
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Organised and methodical.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• 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.