- Junior
- Oficina en London
Schillings is a multidisciplinary advisory firm with expertise in reputation, privacy and security.
We work with UK and international clients to successfully manage high-stakes opportunities and threats, using a unique combination of capabilities: legal; intelligence; communications; security and diplomacy.
We believe everyone has a right to fair treatment of their reputation, to a reasonable expectation of privacy and to feel safe.
Our experts sit within their specialist team but day-to-day work in multidisciplinary teams solving client problems. They are supported by our business services teams: Clients and Markets, HR, Finance, Risk and Compliance, IT and Client Services.
Because we are a growth business, opportunities appear in all areas and at all levels. We have the largest team of specialist media lawyers in the world, an expanding Intelligence & Investigations team, a growing Critical Risks unit, an evolving Digital Resilience practice, and a new communications agency – Schillings Communications – that will grow significantly in the next three years.
Schillings is a collaborative, fun and welcoming place to work, with a positive culture, strong values and a developed service ethic. We require commitment, diligence, agility and professionalism, and in return provide competitive packages and incredibly stimulating and interesting work. We are committed to sharing learning and creating development opportunities so you can progress your career with us. Our people’s career trajectory and longevity at Schillings is a good example of this: a third of our people have been at the business for over five years. Join us and become part of our story.
Job Title: Graduate Analyst, Investigations
Reporting to: Associate, Investigations
Job Purpose: Your primary role will be to conduct targeted investigative research as part of strategies deployed to protect our clients’ reputations, privacy, and security. You will also support with monitoring traditional media and social media.
Your work will be delivered directly to matter managers across the firm, and there will be opportunities to work closely across teams, including Intelligence & Investigations, Digital Resilience, Critical Risk and Strategic Communications.
You will be provided on-the-job training to support your transition into an open-source investigator. This training will include sessions on public domain research techniques and the use of key databases and social media platforms, among other topics.
Role Accountabilities:
- Following initial training, conduct targeted investigative research to support matter teams and internal stakeholders across the firm. This scope of work will likely include review and analysis of press reporting, social media, and broader public records across a variety of subject matters and jurisdictions. Geopolitical analysis may be required, dependent on the matter context.
- Assist in monitoring traditional and social media using multiple platforms and set matter-related alerts. Produce summary reports – in the form of emails and formal reports – on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, depending on matter requirements.
- Stay up to date with emerging investigative tools and techniques. Share relevant developments with the team and contribute to the continuous improvement of our research capabilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
- Russian and or Mandarin language skills are highly desirable but not essential.
- A critical, logical, and lateral thinker who is intrinsically curious and inquisitive.
- Succinct, clear written communication and persuasive drafting skills; with excellent spelling and grammar.
- Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure, respond nimbly to urgent requests and competing deadlines, and effectively prioritise and organise tasks.
- Interest and awareness in current affairs, including geopolitical developments.
- Experience of undertaking research projects desirable.
- Structures findings in a logical manner which directly addresses the question or problem being solved.
- Strong personal and relationship building skills.
- Strong desire to provide exceptional service to internal and external clients, often under pressure.
- Team player with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Life at Schillings
Given our audacious (and successful) business strategy, it is not surprising that Schillings has a very strong culture. The atmosphere is highly collaborative and focused on excellence. We have worked hard over the years to develop a coaching culture and are remarkably non-hierarchical, especially given our roots as a law firm. Schillings has adopted a set of values to put at the heart of this change and they reflect the intention and tenor of our ambitious plans. They are: ‘Innovative; Bold; United; and Excellent’. Our client list speaks for the outstanding results that have been delivered over many years and the task now is to grow without losing any of the commitment to delivering for clients or the service ethos. Finding people who share our values and can thrive in this environment is key to our success.
It takes a unique mix of people to create something truly great. We appreciate that diversity of thought, background and culture creates the best environment to truly innovate, solve problems and achieve our goals. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds – if you are driven and want to achieve your best then we will give you the platform and support to succeed.
Please let us know if there are any extenuating circumstances we should consider, or any adjustments we may need to make to our selection process, when making your application.
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