Global Law Firm | Knowledge Management / Research Services | Manager | Singapore

• Performs high-level research and ensures that all requests are responded to in a timely manner and to the highest standards.
• Liaises with Asia-located vendors and works closely with the Research Resources team on office- or region- specific contract renewals and new purchases.
• Works closely with the Research Resources team on all Asia office collection development matters and budget-related processes.
• Collaborates with the Department’s centralized Research Resources and Training & Engagement teams to evaluate new research resources, methods, and technology, and to provide related training support to the Firm’s lawyers and staff.
• Collaborates with the Firm’s larger Knowledge Management & Practice Services group on various initiatives as appropriate or as needed. This may include participating in technology implementation pilot groups and providing detailed feedback on KM projects.
• May provide subject-matter expertise to support one or more of the Firm’s practice areas.
• Provides resource-specific and/or technology-specific expertise to support the Firm’s innovation efforts, particularly with respect to research analytics and hybrid research/legal workflow tools.
• Keeps abreast of new developments affecting the fields of legal and business research; proactively shares knowledge with teammates.
• Utilizes the Department’s workflow software to record and manage research and some administrative tasks.
• Actively participates in Departmental meetings, projects, and initiatives.
• Facilitates the development of staff by providing opportunities and support; provides timely feedback on work product; regularly coaches, evaluates, and recognizes staff performance and accomplishments.

• The local jurisdiction’s equivalent of a U.S. Master's degree in Information or Library Science; or
• 5 - 7 years equivalent experience; or
• an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Law firm or other professional services experience will be an advantage but not essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including: Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Proficiency using Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, VitalLaw, litigation and transactional analytics tools (ex., LexMachina), and/or regional-specific industry-standard research tools.

• a short cover note to jessica.deery@horizon-recruit.com for us to determine your suitability for this role.

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