Research Analyst- Mandarin speaking in City of London

Join our dynamic team as we expand our presence in the Greater China Region. We are in search of a fluent Mandarin speaker to join our guide team. As a Research Analyst at Chambers and Partners, you will play a pivotal role in our research process, gathering valuable insights from clients and lawyers to develop accurate ranking tables and informative editorials.

In this role, you will delve into assigned practice areas and jurisdictions, utilising various sources to gather factual information and identify key interview subjects. With a focus on the Greater China Region, you will contribute to our research coverage of target markets, making a significant impact on our assessments and rankings. This position offers an exciting opportunity for growth within our organisation, with a defined career path and opportunities for cross-departmental progression. If you are passionate about legal research, possess strong analytical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

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 interview.
  • 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 progression of research.
  • Pursue research leads gained via materials provided by the Chambers team or through own research.
  • Build an understanding of, and relationships with, the 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 the areas you are responsible for.
  • Assess law firms and individual lawyers – their key strengths and weaknesses – to provide an accurate hierarchical ranking.
• Editorial
  • Produce an informative, business-focused editorial for the Chambers website and print versions of our guides.
  • Be fully responsible for ensuring the comprehensive nature of editorial, including accuracy and confidentiality.
  • 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, meeting research, ranking and writing milestones.
  • Take ownership of the process, proactively reporting any challenges faced when producing accurate and informative editorial.
  • Write internal reports at the end of a research phase to direct future research.

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level.
• IT literacy.
• Organised and methodical.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines.
• Intellectually curious.
• Culturally aware of the target markets.

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.