Research Analyst - German-speaking in London

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

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.
• 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 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 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 research.
• Pursuing research leads gained via materials provided by the Chambers team, or through their own research.
• Building an understanding of and relationships with 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 guides.

Why you should apply

• 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

Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) in both English and German
• Degree educated with an interest or experience in conducting research and analysis
• Comfortable speaking on the phone to people from varying backgrounds
• 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, and 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.