Job Description
Overview This is a Research Analyst position to join the Asia-Pacific team as part of the Night Shift team that covers Australia and New Zealand. Main Duties and Responsibilities
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.
This role will require night shift work for a total period of 12 weeks out of 52, during the Spring/Summer (typically April-July), as well as early mornings during the rest of the Asia-Pacific cycle (Feb-Aug). Work is carried out in three 4-week night shift periods. You will receive additional compensation during night-shift and early-morning blocks.
This is a hybrid role with the expectation of being office-based two days per week (London) and working the rest of the week from home. During the seasonal evening shifts you can be fully home-based.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Analysing the data collected during the research phase to create accurate and impartial ranking tables that reflect the market.
- Producing an informative, business-focused editorial for the Chambers website and our guides.
Why you should apply
- Develop core research, analysis and editorial skills within a global, market-leading organisation
- Gain direct exposure to senior legal professionals across international markets
- Build confidence conducting interviews and producing clear, concise written output
- Clear internal progression path - our Research team exclusively promotes from within
Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- Degree educated with an interest or experience in conducting research and analysis across the APAC region
- Comfortable speaking on the phone to people from varying backgrounds
- Strong writing skills, particularly the ability to write clearly and concisely
- High attention to detail.
- Organised and methodical.
- Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines.
- 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.
Applicants who identify as Disabled and/or Neurodiverse will be entitled to an interview if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the Job Description, additionally we will offer reasonable adjustments to those who require them. Some examples of reasonable adjustments are extra time in assessments, video interviews to combat travel-based issues and advice on expected interview topics/questions.
About Us Chambers is the leading legal data and intelligence partner for lawyers, firms, and in-house teams.
We conduct over 350,000 research interviews and surveys with in-house counsel every year, and receive 62,000 submissions from 9,000 firms worldwide, giving us unrivalled insight into the legal sector.
This research powers Chambers Rankings - the definitive guide to the best legal talent - and our Intelligence, which delivers the insights helping firms and in-house teams to succeed.
Our independent, rigorous research identifies the exceptional and charts the path to success, enabling legal professionals to see with clarity, decide with confidence, and plan with ambition. Advert Closing Date 25 Sep 2026 Advert Salary £30,000
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