Research Analyst - French-speaking in London

Job Details: Research Analyst - French-speaking

We are looking for a fluent French speaker to join our EMEA research team at Chambers & Partners, based in our London office 2 days per week.

Overview

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 close analysis of interviews and submissions to develop an accurate ranking table as a result of this research.

Researchers also write informative editorials providing an overview of the strengths of a particular law firm.

Research Analysts are responsible for researching the practice areas and jurisdictions that are assigned to them.

This includes gathering factual information – via law firm submissions, deal reports or business press – and ensuring that useful clients and lawyers are identified and interviewed.

They take ownership of each section assigned to them and discuss their findings with their Deputy Editor when research is complete.

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.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on, and deliver towards Chambers Rankings.
• Fully responsible for the comprehensive nature of your editorial.
• Developing a deep understanding of your assigned jurisdictions/practice area.
• Interviewing in-house counsel and other third-party experts by telephone.
• Structured career development programme, led by our Early Careers Manager.

Qualifications

• Fluent French language.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) in both English and French.
• Degree educated with an interest or experience in conducting research and analysis.
• Comfortable speaking on the phone to people from varying background.
• High attention to detail.
• Organised and methodical.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines.
• Intellectually curious.
• Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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