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Summary:
- We are seeking an ambitious, motivated, and hard-working research analyst to assist with the research and writing of our reports.
- The role involves desk research, including reviewing the content of law firm’s written submissions on their capabilities in each practice area.
- You will interview intellectual property lawyers and their clients on law firm’s credentials for inclusion in our rankings.
- You’ll be capable of distilling this information into original rankings.
- You will also be tasked with writing summaries of the law firms and lawyers in your rankings in a clear and accessible writing style.
- Research analysts take ownership of the rankings and writing assigned to them and regularly discuss their work with the rankings editor.
- You will be a graduate, who is either a law graduate who has reached an early stage in a legal career, or someone with a journalist or business research background.
- Please note this is not a data analyst role.
Responsibilities:
- Compiling original rankings and writing summaries of intellectual property law firms and their lawyers.
- Conducting original and insightful research.
- Interviewing intellectual property lawyers, their clients, and other industry professionals.
- Reaching appropriate conclusions on new rankings based on your research.
- Writing compelling, clear, concise, and easily understood copy.
- Maintaining a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail in reports.
- You may occasionally meet interviewees in person and attend industry events.
Requirements:
- Strong business research nous.
- A degree.
- An enquiring mind and ability to quickly grasp the key elements of the different disciplines of intellectual property law in a commercial context and be able to discuss these issues with confidence with leading practitioners globally.
- Excellent writing skills, particularly the ability to write clearly and concisely.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to draw broad conclusions from a broad range of sources including factual data, written submissions, and telephone interviews.
- The ability to closely follow house style.
- Intellectually curious.
- Fluent English speaker.
- Proficient at using different IT systems including Microsoft Office, Google G-Suite, website CMS’s (WordPress or similar) and able to pick up technology easily.
- Be a nice, friendly and honest person with a cheerful disposition.
- Be comfortable working from home.
Benefits:
- Financial Reward: Competitive salary, financial assistance programme, employee referral scheme.
- Work/Life Balance: Unlimited holiday, remote and flexible working, birthday leave.
- Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing and mental health support.
