We have an interesting and unique opportunity for a Research and Knowledge Analyst to align with our Newcastle office.

This role falls within our hybrid working policy and we would be looking for someone to work 4 days a week, part of which will require you to work in the office.

The team

You'll spend part of the week within the Sectors and Clients team who work closely with the business to shape, develop and implement our sector plans. They also develop and embed client account management best practice across the firm.

The rest of your time will be spent with the Library & Information Services (LIS) team. Equipping our lawyers with the most up to date resources is key to ensuring the advice we provide to our clients is of the highest standard.

The role

During your time with the Sectors and Clients team you'll assist with research and analysis on clients, targets, markets and competitors.  You'll also support the Horizon Scanning process in order to inform fee earners about arising legal and regulatory issues.

Your role within LIS will include maintaining hard copy resources, dealing with research enquiries and carrying out new joiner inductions and refresher training. You'll also be involved in developing the LIS team intranet site.

What are we looking for?

It goes without saying that to be successful in this role you'll have some legal research, business development and/or library skills. It would be great if you have experience of working in a law firm, although this isn't essential.

You'll be highly organised and able to prioritise workloads. You must demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude to delivering an excellent service for clients. You'll also be comfortable with communicating with people of all levels of seniority, both inside and outside the firm.

This could be a great opportunity for someone who has developed research skills whilst studying for a degree or other form of further education.

Above all, we're looking for someone who brings enthusiasm and a willingness to learn

Who are we?

A Top 100 law firm globally and Top 20 law firm in the UK, Womble Bond Dickinson has more than 400 partners and 1,000 lawyers based across 19 US cities and seven UK cities including a significant presence in London. The firm's reach also extends to Europe where it has strategic partnerships with other law firms in Germany and France.

In the UK, Womble Bond Dickinson advises in excess of 40 FTSE 350 companies, many of the largest businesses in the country, government organisations and wealthy individuals. With a focus on eleven key sectors (Energy & Natural Resources; Financial Institutions; Healthcare;  Insurance, Manufacturing;  Real Estate; Retail and Consumer; Transport, Logistics & Infrastructure; Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals; Technology and Private Wealth) the firm's experience allows it to build strong relationships and deliver an excellent service to clients.

What makes it great to work here?

We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms. Our culture gives us much more of a human feel, emphasising that we're more than just suits!  We like and make time for each other enabling us to establish professional relationships that can often become lasting friendships. 

Through our D&I initiatives we create an environment in which difference is valued.  We have a Diversity and Inclusion Group, led by our Board Sponsor, which works with our colleague networks (we currently have firm supported networks for ethnic diversity, LGBTQ+, disabilities, families, and women's career development and we're in constant dialogue with our people about how we expand our networks to better support everybody).  We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.

As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, it's important that our people are able to maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work.  We have a number of resources and initiatives designed to support health and wellbeing, including our team of dedicated mental health first aiders.  We recognise that getting the right work life balance is a priority for all of us and we're very happy to talk flexible working, full-time or part-time working patterns.  We also recognise the challenges of relocation and post-pandemic return to the office.

And that's not all, alongside a competitive salary you'll receive a flexible benefits package so you can choose and vary the benefits that matter most to you.

Next steps

If this sounds like your next career move then please get in touch to find out more. No agencies please, we're an in-house recruitment team!

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