At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

This position is based out of Vancouver. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000 annually

As a Research Specialist, Competitive and Legal Intelligence, you will be:

• Providing legal and competitive intelligence (CI) research and analysis to Firm lawyers, students and internal departments. Conducting research interviews, identifying sources, performing research, and delivering value-added results to lawyers and key stakeholders
• As a team member of the Research and Information Cohort, you serve as the primary Team liaison with the Business Development (BD) Cohort assigned to you, and are responsible for:  
  
  • Engaging on a regular basis with the BD Cohort to gain a deeper understanding of the relevant business lines, clients and growth opportunities.
  • Bringing ideas and updates to the BD Cohort based on what is happening in their Strategic Operations Cohort, and vice versa.
• Collaborating with other team members on research strategies, discussing with requestors, and choosing and using online and print information resources and technology for maximum benefits.
• Contributing to the design and execution of teaching, training and onboarding on regarding research methodology and resources for students and lawyers.
• Staying abreast of cutting-edge information resources and technology.  Identifying, examining and evaluating resources for their use in the provision of a wide variety of research services.
• Providing a broad spectrum of Firm-wide market intelligence and current awareness services (alerts, newsletters).  Collecting, maintaining and delivering information to achieve a competitive edge.
• Working collaboratively with other research specialists on research requests and project-related work as a member of the Firm-wide Research and Information team.
• Working collaboratively with the Clients & Markets/Client Service Innovation on special initiatives and projects.
• Mentoring library team members and law students, where applicable, in research methodologies and resources.
• Docketing time.
• Attend and present recent market & industry developments during Market meetings. Responsible for Competitive Intelligence related to Power, Oil & Gas, Projects, and Infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned.

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:

• Master’s degree in information sciences (MIS or MLIS). Candidates with a Library Technician Diploma and a minimum of five (5) years legal and business research experience may also be considered.
• MBA or a law degree (JD/LLB) is an asset.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a professional services environment.
• Knowledge of main CI and legal resources used in a legal environment.
• Familiarity with the law, legal systems and legal processes of Canada, the United States and Commonwealth/civil law jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with legal and competitive intelligence research methodologies and resources in print and electronic formats, including familiarity with the structure, functionality and use of free and fee-based online legal and business information resources (including but not limited to WestlawEdge AI, Lexis Advance, Capital IQ, Inframation, and Mergermarket.
• Proficiency in both oral and written communications.
• Proven ability to share knowledge and ideas with clients and colleagues in one-on-one and group settings.
• Strong time and project management skills.  Ability to work effectively on multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of legal, corporate and industry databases.
• High-level analytical skills.

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

How to Apply: 

External candidates are encouraged to apply online.  All Internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. 

We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.