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Strategic Intelligence & Market Monitoring - Burford Capital
Burford Capital is the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law. Its businesses include litigation finance and risk management, asset recovery and a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities. Burford is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUR) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BUR), and it works with companies and law firms around the world from its principal offices in New York, London, Chicago, Washington, Singapore, and Dubai.
We have invested significantly in building a differentiated strategic intelligence capability. The Strategic Intelligence Associate supports Burford’s global strategic intelligence function by delivering timely, accurate and actionable research that informs marketing, business development, underwriting and corporate strategy.
Reporting to the SVP of Strategic Intelligence, a former AM Law 25 Head of Strategic Intelligence, this role is responsible for executing and delivering core intelligence inputs. This includes monitoring, synthesizing and distributing intelligence; supporting the production and maintenance of high-quality commercial data; and managing core research administration processes. The role directly enables sales and marketing activity and executive decision-making while contributing to the ongoing development of Burford’s strategic intelligence capabilities.
The base compensation range for this role is $80,000 – $110,000. Burford also pays a discretionary annual bonus and provides welcome Restricted Stock Units to all full-time employees.
www.burfordcapital.com
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Burford Capital is the largest and most experienced provider of commercial finance to the legal sector in the world, with a core expertise in identifying and optimizing the value of legal assets for companies and law firms. Since its founding in 2009, Burford has worked with hundreds of law firms and corporations, including 94 of the AmLaw 100 and 92 of the Global 100 largest law firms. Our team has grown from five people at the end of 2009 to over 150 people today, including over 45 lawyers.
Burford possesses the resources and expertise of a large company while retaining the flexibility and creativity of a startup. Team members are smart, creative, collaborative, curious, and confident. Everyone rolls up their sleeves to perform and engage collectively for the overall success of the business. Burford values rigorous thinking, clear communication, and efficient execution. Burford is an “always on” environment in which everyone needs to be accessible by email when outside the office, including during evenings and weekends
Burford pays base salaries consistent with the financial services industry and favors incentive compensation to reward performance. Burford provides competitive health care benefits and a 401k matching program. Burford Capital is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, whether or not they have a disability.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Strategic Intelligence & Market Monitoring
- Own the production and distribution of the Burford Daily Briefing, ensuring consistent, timely and global delivery of relevant intelligence each business day
- Monitor legal, litigation, corporate and industry developments, including cases of interest, competitor activity and market signals relevant to Burford’s commercial priorities
- Curate and synthesize information from legal, financial and news databases into clear, concise summaries for internal audiences
- Support the Strategic Intelligence function with background research, monitoring and briefing materials related to corporate strategy initiatives
- Own the production and distribution of the quarterly competitor report and actively maintain the competitor tracker
CRM, Data Quality & Salesforce Support
- Research, validate and support the enrichment and correction of contact and prospect data in Salesforce, partnering with Marketing and BD to improve data accuracy and usability in support of commercial workflows and reporting
- Partner with Strategic Intelligence leadership and Marketing and BD to ensure intelligence-driven insights and research outputs are reflected accurately in CRM records
Research Administration & Platform Management
- Manage the research subscription tracking database, including license assignments and ongoing maintenance
- Support contract renewals and vendor management in collaboration with the SVP of Strategic Intelligence
- Assist with the initial setup and implementation of new research platforms as part of the intelligence stack
- Prepare quarterly analyses of research spend and cost allocation for Finance as needed
- Process vendor invoices and support budget tracking related to research tools and subscriptions as needed
SKILLS DESIRED
Experience
- 2+ years of experience in research, intelligence, data or analytical support roles, preferably within professional services, legal, financial or consulting environments
- Demonstrated experience using legal, financial and news research databases
- Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) or structured data environments
- Relevant research experience or equivalent professional background
- Exposure to the legal industry or business of law preferred
Core Competencies
- Strong research and information-retrieval skills with attention to accuracy and detail
- Ability to distill large volumes of information into clear, well-organized summaries
- Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Excel at a basic to intermediate level to analyze, organize and present data
- Strong written communication skills and comfort preparing executive- and sales-facing materials
- Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Intellectual curiosity and interest in learning about litigation finance, legal markets and commercial strategy
- Ability to collaborate closely with senior leadership and incorporate feedback into research and intelligence outputs
Performance Expectations
- Execute research and intelligence requests accurately, efficiently and on deadline
- Escalate questions, ambiguities or prioritization issues appropriately to the SVP of Strategic Intelligence
- Remain responsive to business needs, including occasional off-hours responsiveness, in support of a global commercial organization
- Continuously build familiarity with Burford’s markets, clients, competitors and intelligence priorities
Contact Information & Application Instructions: https://careers.burfordcapital.com/job/New-York-Strategic-Intelligence-Associate-NY-10017/1381901200/
Reference Law Librarian - Queens County DA
The Queens County District Attorney's Office has an opening for a Reference Law Librarian. In this position the Librarian is responsible for maintaining all physical library materials and offering legal and other types of research services to the entire office.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Order and distribute books and other written legal materials throughout the office
- Maintain and access a wide array of legal reference materials
- Provide expert, in-depth legal research assistance to a diverse user base
- Access and research legislative history, such as bill jackets and floor debates, for criminal and related statutes
- Research criminal justice policy related articles, data reports, and law reviews for members of the office
- Engage in person-to-person and zoom conferences to discuss research issues
- Teach members of the office how to effectively use a wide array of resources, including print materials, online catalogs, and specialized legal, medical, psychological and other databases. This includes developing and teaching formal research classes or workshops
- Develop and maintain research guides, pathfinders, bibliographies, and other instructional materials in various formats (print, web-based, video tutorials) to help users navigate complex legal information efficiently
- Manage a budget, collect usage data, and contribute to the development and implementation of library policies
- Work with other library departments, legal educators, and external organizations to promote library services, develop programs, and align resources with current legal trends and educational needs.
- Facilitate interlibrary loans
- Research expert witnesses and maintain an expert witness database
- Perform related duties
Minimum Qualification Requirement, candidates must possess the following:
Preferred Requirements/Skills:
- Master of Library Science (MLS) degree
- Experience in legal research or library work
- Excellent Microsoft Office and computer skills
- Excellent Electronic Information search strategies and techniques
- Superior organizational, time management, writing and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of staff
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures and guidelines
- Strong attention to detail and high concern for accuracy
- Strong communication skills both written and oral
Salary Range: $87,000 – $97,000 (commensurate with experience)
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter through the link below:
https://queensda.applicantstack.com/x/detail-queensda/a2e9114xai3v
Cahill Gordon & Reindel - Manager, Research Resources Center
Salary range of $115-140k
Cahill has thrived for a century by focusing on the most significant opportunities and complex challenges facing the top financial services firms and other multinational corporations. Our premier transactional and litigation groups have developed impressive records of accomplishment in high profile cases and headline-grabbing deals. Cahill lawyers are highly client-driven. The firm is specifically chosen by clients because of our experience, depth of knowledge and facility in managing challenging situations.~
Job Description:
The Manager will work closely with the Director of the Research Resources Center, supporting the initiatives of the Firm, including, but not limited to:
- Supporting the development of research and intelligence services that align with the Firm’s practice needs, client service priorities, and business objectives.
- Supporting management of research platforms and vendor relationships, including contract negotiations.
- Adopting innovative research technologies that enhance the firm’s delivery of legal services.
- Supporting effective onboarding procedures and programs for all new attorney hires.
- Cataloging materials and resources.
- Addressing research requests, including advising on effective research strategies, resources, and tools.
- Tracking of subscription renewals and projected expenses.
- Reviewing and processing vendor invoices for research databases and information services, ensuring invoices align with contractual pricing and billing periods.
- Coding invoices to appropriate cost centers.
- Coordinating with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payment of invoices and resolution of billing issues.
- Monitoring upcoming subscription renewals and assisting with financial forecasting and budget planning.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading, dynamic, and rewarding Firm in an impactful role. More information about our Firm can be found here: https://www.cahill.com.
Job & Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum 8-10 years of relevant and progressive law firm experience in research and intelligence services, including Lexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff and attorneys at all levels.
- Flexibility to adjust hours to meet operating and business needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
This is currently a hybrid position with an expectation of a minimum of three days a week in office, with the needs of the Firm informing overall office attendance expectations
Contact Information & Application Instructions: Candidates may submit resumes to [email protected]
Sullivan & Worcester LLP - Technical Services & Research Librarian
Boston, MA
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
Hybrid - Full-time
About the Company
Sullivan & Worcester (Sullivan) is a premier international law firm with lawyers in Boston, London, New York, Tel Aviv and Washington, D.C. Sullivan's clients, including Fortune 500 companies, leading financial services firms and asset managers, boards of directors, real estate companies, and emerging businesses, rely on Sullivan's ability to navigate complex legal and operational landscapes, the impeccable judgment of its lawyers, and its commitment to best-in-class client service.
About the Role
The Technical Services and Research Librarian oversees the firm's technical and circulation services and delivers reference and in-depth research services to the firm's attorneys and staff. The incumbent is responsible for the day to day interactions with publishers and vendors, overseeing the firm's library collection and integrated library system (i.e., catalog), coordinating the work of contract file clerks, and assisting with contract and subscription renewals. In addition, the Technical Services and Research Librarian assists with the administration and management of the firm's electronic content platforms and assists with budgeting and resource assessment.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing the firm's print and electronic library resources, including collection development, circulation, and original and copy-cataloging of material
- Maintains and oversees support for the Firm's integrated library system while assisting with the library's intranet pages
- Coordinates filing work of the contract filing clerks
- Records and maintains Firm electronic resources licenses and oversees access
- Provides analysis and reports to stakeholders for resource utilization and evaluation
- Reviews, processes, and codes invoices for budgeting purposes
- Coordinates inter-library loans and document delivery
- Assists library director with annual budget process
- Assists library director with contract and subscription renewals
- Assists library director with new hire orientations and attorney and staff instruction
- Assists Firm with implementation and rollout of new resources
- Liaisons with IT and other Firm departments for resource implementation and system maintenance
- Assists attorneys and staff with current awareness, reference, and in-depth research services
Qualifications
- Master's degree in library science or related field required
- 5-7 years of legal library experience strongly preferred
- Expertise using automated library catalog systems (Softlink Liberty preferred)
- Knowledge of bibliographic classifications systems, specifically Library of Congress
- Familiarity with MARC and other computerized library records formats
- Knowledge of resource utilization tracking products, preferably Onelog
- SharePoint and/or Handshake Software experience preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise of print and electronic legal content platforms such as Lexis, Westlaw, Intelligize, VitalLaw, and PLI Plus
- Strong organizational and oral communication skills
Pay range and compensation package
$100,000-$130,000
Featured benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid maternity leave
- Commuter benefits
- Paid paternity leave
- Tuition assistance
To Apply, click on the link below:
https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/ApplicationForm.aspx?lawfirm=87&id=5
New York Law School - Cataloging & Electronic Resource Librarian
New York Law School, an independent law school in the heart of Tribeca, seeks an early career cataloging and electronic services librarian to handle the full range of cataloging electronic and print materials as well as related functions. The Mendik Library at NYLS is a vibrant and dynamic information and research center in a continually evolving and innovative academic and clinical law environment.
For the complete position description and requirements, please visit the job posting on the law school’s web page.
Job Title: Information Resources Associate (IRA)
Job Location: New York, NY (onsite 3 days a week)
Overview:
Join a collaborative team of information professionals supporting an international multi-strategy investment manager. The Information Resources Associate (IRA) sits within Research Services and reports to the Global Director of Research Services. This is a global role, partnering with internal teams and external vendors primarily across the United States and Europe.
Research Services is responsible for sourcing, diligencing, and onboarding external research and data resources that support the investment process. The team also manages vendor relationships and the lifecycle of related licenses and entitlements.
Responsibilities
- Own a subset of external research, exchange, and data products, including day-to-day vendor relationship management.
- Support vendor onboarding and contract lifecycle processes across the Research Services function.
- Serve as the primary Research Services contact for designated investment teams, responding to requests and proactively anticipating research needs.
- Coordinate vendor teach-ins and internal enablement sessions.
- Review and analyze vendor usage and entitlement reporting.
- Help maintain Research Services content on internal platforms, including service descriptions and intranet updates.
- Contribute to ad hoc projects across research and data sourcing, licensing, and process improvement.
Qualifications
- Detail-oriented, curious, and proactive, with strong follow-through.
- Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and external vendors.
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Clear, confident communicator in both writing and conversation.
- Service-driven, with a track record of supporting stakeholders efficiently and professionally.
- Collaborative, reliable, and grounded in professional integrity.
- 4+ years of professional experience, ideally in a law firm, consulting firm, library, or corporate information or research center setting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Bachelor’s degree and MLIS or equivalent.
- Demonstrates AI fluency by leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency, research, analysis, and workflow quality while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality
Compensation: $115-125K base plus discretionary bonus and competitive benefits package.
Candidates can send their resume to [email protected]
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