Researcher

Firm Summary

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strength in handling complex cross-border work.

It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work.

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

Position Summary

The Researcher will be part of the global Practice Solutions team and will conduct substantive research across a range of practice areas and deliver insights for client work and business development efforts. They will also coordinate and conduct formal and informal attorney training on research tools and methodology, lead a variety of short- and long-term research projects, and participate in broader department strategic initiatives. As part of a global research team, the Researcher will collaborate with colleagues to provide research across White & Case offices.

Our Team

The global Research & Market Intelligence team delivers research to support client work and matters and provides actionable competitive intelligence to support business and client development efforts. The team also works to ensure that we have the optimal selection of research tools and expertise to help build and sustain the Firm's practices. Our goal is to provide research support to benefit unique and complex client and practice needs across the globe.

Duties and Accountabilities 1

• Performs substantive research using online and print information to support local and global practices.
• Provides competitive intelligence and background research on current or potential clients and markets in support of business and client development efforts.
• Proactively and independently assesses research requests to ensure that the research meets stated and anticipated needs.
• Educates attorneys and staff on research resources and methodology, and ensures effective promotion of research services to attorneys and legal staff.
• Uses current awareness tools to create newsletters and alerts for ongoing monitoring of clients, industries and events.
• Participates in evaluating and developing the research collection and piloting new services, including generative AI tools and other AI technologies.
• Ensures continuing professional development and keeps abreast of the legal industry.
• Provides cross-training and mentoring to colleagues in other offices.
• Incorporates Generative AI into daily work as appropriate and trains or advises lawyers and others on Generative AI services.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of broad research experience required, plus Master's degree in library or information science, law degree, or other relevant advanced degree strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Successful candidates will have experience with the energy industry to support our global Energy practice and assist with complex research queries from our Houston-based attorneys.
• Strong preference will be given to candidates with Spanish-language skills.

Essential Job Requirements

• Evidence of strong research and problem-solving skills, including the ability to absorb large amounts of information and synthesize into actionable intelligence.
• Knowledge of key legal and corporate-focused databases and tools is preferred, including Lexis+, Westlaw Edge, Bloomberg Law, Lex Machina, Intelligize, Capital IQ, MergerMarket, among others.
• Strong data literacy skills and experience with data manipulation preferred.
• Resourceful, proactive, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively and meet tight internal and external deadlines.
• Evidence of a strong client service focus, superior written and oral communication skills, and the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external clients,
• Ability to apply strong, independent judgment at all times, and to see the big picture.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Availability to work outside regular work hours as needed to meet firm business needs.

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, 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.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact [email protected].

Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our Internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment process. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business which are often specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction. Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the Americas Lateral Recruitment team.

Location & Reporting

• This role is based in Houston, TX.
• Ideal work schedule is 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Central.
• This role reports to the Manager, Research & Market Intelligence for the Americas.

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