Research Analyst - Mandarin speaking (Open)

Job Details: Research Analyst - Mandarin speaking (Open)

Full details of the job.

Location: London

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Overview

Join our dynamic team as we expand our presence in the Greater China Region. We're in search of a fluent Mandarin speaker to join our guide team.

Responsibilities

• Research
  • Background research to understand assigned practice areas and jurisdictions.
  • With 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 online questionnaire.
  • Accurately log communications and continually assess progression of research.
  • Pursue research leads from materials provided by the Chambers team or own research.
  • Build understanding and relationships with key market participants.
• Analysis
  • Analyze data collected during research phase to create accurate and impartial ranking tables that reflect the market.
  • Develop understanding of assigned jurisdictions/practice areas through interviews and desk research.
  • Seek and act on new developments and opportunities for expansion within responsibilities.
  • Assess law firms and individual lawyers - their strengths and weaknesses - to provide accurate hierarchical ranking.
• Editorial
  • Produce informative, business-focused editorial for the Chambers website and print guides.
  • Ensure comprehensive accuracy, confidentiality of handled material.
  • Identify distinguishing features of each firm to appeal to specific client types.
  • Understand personalities and strengths of leading lawyers.
  • Meet editorial deadlines for research, ranking and writing.
  • Take ownership of the process, proactively report challenges.
  • Write internal reports at end of research phase to direct future research.

Skills and Experience

See person specification.

Person Specification

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering and promoting an inclusive professional environment for all 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 a fair number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.