Research Analyst

Overview Join our Insight team at Chambers and Partners as a Research Analyst/Writer. This is a hybrid position, working 2 days per week in either our London or Birmingham office. As a Research Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in transforming commentary compiled by our research teams into valuable insights for law firms. The success of our Insight team is integral to the overall success of our business, and we are continuously looking for qualified individuals to contribute to this success. Main Duties And Responsibilities This role involves parsing the quantitative and qualitative data compiled by research teams for all of our published guides and turning it into useful information for law firms. Law firms find these reports invaluable, both as a source of information on how to improve their submission for recognition within our tables, as well as tools to help shape their strategy in the global legal landscape. Research Analysts on Chambers' Insight team are assigned a law firm's report to write and must use the data provided by research to draw sensible conclusions about what the reasons for the firm and its lawyers' rankings were. They write 200/400 words of compelling copy in every chapter of their report, with the aim of answering all of a firm's potential questions about the rankings. Part of their training involves learning how to write the most sophisticated CMI reports, which include an analysis of the entire market, including a comparison to competitor firms. They take ownership of each report assigned to them and regularly discuss their work with their manager. As a Research Analyst, Your Main Duties Include

• Using the research database to find relevant raw data
• Tidying interview comments for sense and clarity
• Rendering comments anonymous by removing any information that could reveal the identity of the speaker
• Coming to appropriate conclusions regarding how the final ranking decisions were arrived at, incorporating research notes left by the research team
• Writing compelling copy that is clear, concise and easily understood by a layperson
• Summarising findings in a short executive summary
• Maintaining a high standard of accuracy in reports by ensuring that factual information is correct and up to date Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes
• Excellent writing skills, particularly the ability to write clearly and concisely
• Ability to draw broad conclusions after examining raw data and research notes
• Reliable time management and the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
• The ability to closely follow house style
• Intellectually curious
• High attention to detail 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, additionally 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. Advert Closing Date 26 Oct 2026 Advert Salary £30,000