Knowledge Research Analyst

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join our Knowledge Services team.  We are seeking a Knowledge Research Analyst to join our team on a full time and permanent basis.

Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by:

• Developing specialist knowledge in a strategic practice area, operating as a point of contact for business development research and knowledge requests.
• Proactively monitor trends and developments and be an expert at curating succinct knowledge updates.
• Be experienced at scoping and researching opportunities of strategic interest, providing a clear bespoke summary of your findings and highlighting key points of interest and opportunities, to assist with strategic decision making.
• Working closely with the BDM team to support bids and tender research.
• Scoping, evaluating, and recommending new BDM research resources.
• Delivering internal training and knowledge inductions.
• Providing support for front-line legal research requests through monitoring the team’s 'helpdesk' service to the whole business.
• Feed into Knowledge budget discussion and renewals – ensuring teams have access to the latest high-quality resources.
•  Supporting the Information Services Manager with knowledge projects 

 The role is right for you if:

• Is a researcher and KM professional with a strong working knowledge of legal and business information resources
•  Holds a library and Information qualification and has proven experience of KM related work in a commercial setting
• Understand knowledge practices and processes 
• Adept at building relationships with key divisional and sector stakeholders and BDM team
• Excellent attention to detail
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience dealing directly with stakeholders at all levels.
• Possesses excellent organisational skills and can effectively manage conflicting priorities
• Proactive and innovative approach to work
• Confident engaging with colleagues and stakeholders and adopts a business partner mindset.
• Practical approach to problem solving.

Who we are

You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.

What we can offer you

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.

There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.