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Join Linklaters Singapore as an Information & Research Advisor to drive value from data and insights.
Shape firm strategy through expert research, training, and global collaboration.
Purpose
Information is one of Linklaters’ key assets and, as such, needs to be developed and exploited in order to generate further value for the firm.
The Information & Research team are key in ensuring that this value is realised through the effective collection, collation and exploitation of both internal knowhow and external materials.
The role of the Information & Research Advisor is to ensure the efficient and effective provision of Information & Research services to both the Practice and Business Teams, as part of Linklaters’ global information team and aligned to business plans and the firmwide strategy.
The information provision includes researching legal topics and commercial, sector and client-related research, particularly for Business Development activities.
Key Dimensions
Research and Enquiry Service
on legal and commercial topics
including the ability to locate, interpret, summarise and package up information about clients, markets, industries and sectors
Maintain and develop a comprehensive current awareness service to support practice needs and business development activities
Provision of training, promotion of products and sharing of best practice for the tools available
Professional development of self and others
Key responsibilities and challenges
To provide high quality, value-add and cost-effective information services to support legal and business research needs in home office or practice group, and across the firm
To work closely with the Head of Information & Research, Asia and/or assigned member of the Leadership Team to ensure activities and improvements to service are in line with the strategic direction for Information & Research
To sell and promote the I&R offering to members of the practice / office
To contribute to, and participate in, global networks, in order to share best practice and implement agreed policies and practices for information management
Research and enquiry management
Act as point of contact for fee earner and Business Teams research queries.
Direct people to intranet pages, online sources, guide them to books, journals, looseleafs and reference materials through use of the library online catalogue.
Research and exploit internal and external information resources to answer legal and business information enquiries
Record all queries received (via enquiry management system) to ensure consistency of response and to leverage best practice.
Information Procurement
Collection management and procurement (books, journals, materials and online services) utilising global catalogue system
Administration related to joiner/leaver processes eg updating of distribution lists, collection of materials etc
Assist with preparation of budget and monitor ongoing expenditure for information unit and practice groups
Promote services to members of the practice / office to ensure effective use of new and existing services
Current Awareness
Keep abreast of current developments in practice / sector / jurisdiction to inform users.
Support the timely delivery of tailored legal and business news, using Newsdesk and other current awareness tools
Highlight items for sharing in wider Information & Research team forums.
Training and investment in information resources
Participate in delivery of training and ongoing promotion to new joiners and others on information services and systems.
Train fee earners and other interested parties in the use of information tools and other available resources.
Provide guidance and share skills on how to conduct research to ensure best use of information sources available (to both immediate team and wider networks)
Professional development
Develop subject matter and technical expertise in all aspects of business and legal research
Promote work of Information & Research teams locally through attendance at relevant practice/office meetings.
Contribute to learning and development of self and for Information & Research teams globally and locally.
Share best practice and skills with other members of Information & Research teams locally and globally.
Network with other Information professionals and represent the firm at appropriate events.
Provide feedback for other members of Information & Research services teams as appropriate (e.g. as part of Performance Management).
Characteristics, Skills & Experience required
Character
Good interpersonal skills
Good communication skills – written and verbal
Influencing skills
Creative and open to new ideas
Multi-tasker with pragmatic approach
Team player
Education / Qualification
Graduate
Information- or library-related Qualification
Broad understanding of legal issues (desirable)
Languages
English
Mandarin
Practical experience
Experience of providing a variety of information and research services in a professional services organisation
Evidence of specific achievements in effective information service management
Office skills
Advanced technical skills to use and develop office and information systems effectively
Commercial Skills
Ability to prioritise in a dynamic and fast-moving environment
Ability to think with a global mindset
Understanding of how a business operates to strategies and business plans
Customer service awareness
Technical Skills:
Administración legal, Descubrimiento electrónico, Gestión de cumplimiento, Gestión de datos, Gestión de documentos, Gestión del Conocimiento, Gestión de registros, Impartición de formación, Information Request Management, Investigación jurídica, Soporte en Litigios, Verificación de datos
La lista de tareas y responsabilidades no es exahustiva. La intención es describir el contenido general y los requisitos para esta vacante. Por lo tanto, el puesto puede incluir tareas y responsabilidades adicionales no descritas.