Research Analyst & Content Writer

Overview

Research Analyst & Content Writer role at Chambers and Partners. This position involves researching legal markets, conducting interviews, analyzing data, and creating engaging content that informs and inspires readers across Chambers Associate and Chambers Student brands.

In this role you’ll immerse yourself in the legal world, conduct insightful interviews, and analyze data to reveal the stories behind leading law firms and the people who shape them. You’ll also create blog posts, podcasts, and social media content, representing our brands with enthusiasm and authenticity when visiting campuses or attending industry events.

This role is for curious minds and confident communicators who are ready to dive into the legal landscape, build meaningful relationships, and bring fresh ideas to the table. If you’re passionate about content, culture, and uncovering great stories, we’d love to hear from you.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Research & Analysis
  • Appoint appropriate interviewees and conduct in-depth interviews by telephone with lawyers and market experts to gather insightful, detailed responses and build consensus.
  • Conduct background research to understand assigned law firm, practice area or topic and identify developments to investigate in interviews.
  • Compile and categorise interview commentary alongside data analysis to draft informative and engaging law firm reviews.
  • Analyse survey data and identify relevant and noteworthy points to inform interviews and include in editorial.
  • Build an understanding of priorities and market dynamics in research and how each organisation distinguishes itself.
  • Identify interesting narratives, developments, trends and leads during research, investigate identified areas of interest, and share findings with internal research stakeholders.
  • Accurately log communications and continually assess progression of research.
• Editorial
  • Produce original, engaging, accessible, detailed editorial for the Chambers Associate and Chambers Student websites and media platforms.
  • Understand audience needs and client expectations to produce fair, balanced and honest editorial.
  • Take responsibility for accuracy, confidentiality, interviewee anonymity, libel checks and overall editorial quality.
  • Use quotes effectively and build comprehensive pictures from research findings for each firm.
  • Demonstrate depth of understanding of topics and tailor insight for readers.
  • Work to editorial deadlines and own the editorial process, reporting challenges to Research Managers as needed.
  • Be prepared to write for alternative styles and products (e.g., market reports, firm reports, podcast questionnaires, marketing copy).
  • Respond to feedback and incorporate it into editorial work.
• Audience Engagement and Client Management
  • Attend university law fairs and events, engaging with students and answering questions.
  • Pitch ideas for social media and newsletter output across Chambers Associate and Chambers Student platforms.
  • Maintain positive relationships with law firms and other external contacts.
• Person Specification
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Organised and methodical with strong deadline management.
  • Intellectually curious and proactive.

About Us

Chambers and Partners is the world’s leading legal rankings and insights intelligence company. For over 30 years, Chambers has differentiated the very best legal talent by identifying and ranking law firms and lawyers globally. Our purpose is to differentiate the best legal talent for when it really matters. Our mission is to independently research the global legal market, to champion exceptional talent and deliver indispensable insights. Our vision is a world where important legal matters are always addressed with the best intelligence and professional expertise, wherever it exists.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering and promoting an inclusive professional environment for all employees and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral values of Chambers and Partners. 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 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. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this position are offered an interview.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Research Services
• Legal Services