Research Analyst French-speaking - Maternity Cover FTC

Overview We are looking for a Research Analyst to join our EMEA research team at Chambers & Partners, based in our London office 2 days per week. The successful candidate will be fluent in French.

This position is an initial 10-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) as maternity cover. 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 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 Research Manager 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 ...