Analyst, Research

Our Global Operating Center located in Manila is pivotal to enhancing the Firm’s operational efficiency and streamlining legal and business services support across our global network. Our center provides comprehensive administrative, financial and operational services across office operations, compliance and new business, finance, technology, human resources, innovation and marketing. By centralizing these critical functions, the center ensures consistency and quality in service delivery while reducing operational costs. Through its integrated approach, our Global Operating Center enables the Firm to focus on its core legal services, drive global growth and maintain high standards of client service across all offices.

The Research Analyst is part of a team that provides 24/7 support in fulfilling frontline requests and queries for the Global Research function. It will also be responsible for triaging all tickets that come into the work management system, finding the appropriate resource and expert based on the nature of the request.
 

The roles and responsibilities of this job include:

Be part of a collaborative team that provides 24/7 coverage and act as the primary point of contact for research queries and requests
 

Work on fulfilling all frontline requests including:

• Providing responses to straightforward requests for access to research subscriptions and document retrieval, including cases, statutes, regulations, and articles.
• Executing research and analysis on companies, markets, competitors, people, events, thought leadership, league tables and transactions
• Collaborating with team members and data vendors for help with research strategy and fulfillment   
• Packaging and presenting research findings in a variety of applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
   

Triage all incoming research requests by:

• Monitoring the request pipeline using ServiceNow
• Identifying the appropriate resource, assigning tasks to corresponding research experts, and routing Firm-related queries to the correct contacts within White & Case
• Engaging with requesters to set expectations regarding resource availability and its potential impact on request timelines
• Escalating challenges to identified points-of-contact within the Global Research function to facilitate resolution
• Engage in local, department-wide initiatives

Qualifications:

·       Candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field

Essential Job Requirements

• Professional with some experience or a recent graduate who demonstrates the capacity to analyze, make decisions, and communicate clearly
• Vibrant and energetic attitude, demonstrating a willingness to perform and achieve objectives
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present ideas clearly, concisely, and in a structured manner
• Ability to learn new databases and research methodologies and to apply them to research work product
• Willingness to work on a shifting schedule, during weekends, and Philippine holidays
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating strong judgment and critical thinking in all aspects of work
• Must be able to work in a hybrid work arrangement, including defined anchor days in the White & Case office and remotely

This role reports to

Team Lead, Research

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
 
If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.