Research Specialist - Business Research - Law - London
CB Resourcing are supporting a prestigious global law firm that have a requirement for a Research Specialist to join their London team. This role would be joining a close-knit and supportive research team and specialising in the provision of non-legal research services for the firm’s fee earners. This is a role that would most likely suit someone seeking their second research or information services role in a law firm.
The primary objectives and responsibilities for this research specialist role include but are not limited to:
- Working as part of the global Research Services team to perform non-legal research across a wide range of subject areas, including corporate and financial transactions, intellectual property, and litigation, in support of the firm's fee earners
- Performing complex research assignments that require the use of specialized databases, legal and business information sources, web-based sites, and print resources
- Using critical thinking to analyse each request and identify the most effective research resources for efficient and cost-effective resolution
- Presenting research results in a clear and logical manner, including analysis of findings and suggestions for further research
- Maintaining expertise in tools such as Westlaw, Lexis Library, and PracticalLaw, as well as specialized resources such as Bloomberg, CapitalIQ, Filings Expert, Newsdesk, etc.
- Working under tight deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously
To be a suitable candidate for this Research Specialist role, you will require the following experience and skills:
- Previous experience in a research role in a legal or professional services setting, ideally with some exposure to corporate or business research resources
- A qualification in Library or Information Management would be extremely desirable, but candidates with other academic backgrounds would also be considered
- Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills
- An ability to manage conflicting research priorities