Rankings Research Analyst, Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Perform comprehensive desk research on IP law firms, their lawyers, expertise, and market position.

• Analyze law firm submissions, industry statistics, peer reviews, and client feedback, identifying trends, discrepancies, and evidence gaps.

• Conduct interviews with IP attorneys, in-house legal counsel, and other industry experts.

• Formulate independent, well-supported conclusions and provide recommendations for rankings, articulating reasoning to the Rankings Editor.

• Produce clear, concise, and accurate profiles and reports adhering to editorial standards and house style.

• Manage multiple research assignments effectively, prioritizing tasks and deadlines while ensuring quality and accuracy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in collecting and evaluating information from various sources, discerning key elements, and arriving at credible, evidence-based conclusions.

• Ability to swiftly grasp unfamiliar business and legal concepts, particularly those related to the commercial facets of intellectual property law.

• Confidence in engaging with senior professionals, asking insightful questions, and discussing intricate topics.

• Excellent written English skills with the capacity to create clear, concise, accurate, and well-organized reports.

• Proven capability to manage extensive detailed information, handle multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and consistently meet deadlines.

• Methodical approach to fact-checking, ensuring accuracy, and adhering to editorial guidelines and house style.

• Strong self-management skills, sound judgment, and confidence to take responsibility for work while knowing when to seek guidance.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and CMS platforms like WordPress, with a quick adaptability to new systems.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in law, journalism, business, or a related field.

• Experience in business research, legal journalism, professional rankings, or market analysis is desirable.

• Knowledge of intellectual property law or international legal markets is advantageous.

• Curiosity and a quick learning ability to confidently engage with leading legal practitioners.

• Capacity to work independently from home, embrace feedback, and maintain focus and productivity while managing a demanding workload.

🏝️ Benefits

• Engaging and challenging work: Research the global intellectual property market and interact with leading legal professionals worldwide.

• Autonomy and independence: Take charge of your research projects and contribute to esteemed, authoritative industry rankings.

• A collegial, collaborative team: Work alongside seasoned publishing professionals who appreciate curiosity, initiative, and innovative perspectives.

• Fully remote position: Operate from your home in South Africa while collaborating with our UK-based team.

• Fixed compensation of ZAR 20,000 per month.