Job Description

Research Analyst - Corporate (Law Firm Library)

Research & Knowledge Management Services

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our Firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration.

We are seeking a savvy and dynamic Research Analyst - Corporate, to join our highly collaborative Research & Knowledge Management team. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a premier global law firm by providing high-level litigation and business research support to attorneys, legal assistants, and Business Development professionals across practice groups. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of transactional research tools, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

The role follows a hybrid work model, blending in-person collaboration with remote flexibility in accordance with firm guidelines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide high-quality, customized corporate, transactional, and business research services to attorneys, legal assistants, and the Business Development team in support of client matters and firm initiatives.
• Conduct in-depth SEC filings, securities laws, and corporate precedent research to support sophisticated transactional and business matters.
• Serve as the research liaison for the M&A practice group, including Healthcare M&A, Insurance, and other practice areas as designated by the Research Manager.
• Apply strong analytical judgment to identify, evaluate, and synthesize information, delivering accurate and timely research tailored to attorney and client needs.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, using effective planning and project management skills to meet demanding deadlines while operating within established budgetary parameters.
• Produce and disseminate curated current-awareness and competitive intelligence to support the information needs of the Firm’s corporate practice groups.
• Maintain and enhance practice-specific intranet research pages, ensuring content is current, relevant, and accessible.
• Assist with general research tasks and projects as required.
• Assist with onboarding and research orientation sessions for new associates and Summer Programs.
• Participate in additional research projects and provide support to the department as required.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated expertise in corporate, transactional, and business research methodologies.
• Possesses a strong knowledge of transactional precedent research and SEC filings.
• Proficiency with a wide array of research databases and tools, including: Intelligize, Bloomberg Terminal, CIQ, Preqin, Factset, Refinitiv, PitchBook, Deal Point Data, Lexis+, Westlaw, VitalLaw, Practical Law , among others.
• Utilizes appropriate fee based and non-metered resources to provide excellent practice support in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative, client-service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a team-oriented culture.
• . Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of corporate/Transactional research experience at an AmLaw 50 firm or equivalent legal environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library & Information Science (M.L.S./M.L.I.S.) from an ALA-accredited institution and/or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Knowledge of basic litigation, securities law, and tax research a plus.

TO APPLY:

A resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. Please tell us where you saw this position posted and send required materials to:

Taria Yarborough

Human Resources

Sr. Human Resources Generalist

tkyarborough@debevoise.com

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.

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