Rankings Research Analyst and Writer

Remote, South Africa

Research Analyst & Writer - WIPR Rankings

20k ZAR per month fixed

Remote freelance contract - 37.5 hours per week, with availability required during UK business hours.

About the role

Are you an intellectually curious, analytical thinker with strong business research skills and a talent for turning complex information into clear, credible written reports?

We're looking for an ambitious, motivated and highly organised Research Analyst & Writer to join our WIPR Rankings team, producing authoritative rankings of intellectual property (IP) law firms and lawyers around the world.

You'll research and evaluate law firms and individual lawyers, review detailed submissions, interview legal professionals and draw independent, evidence-based conclusions. You'll also write clear, concise summaries of your findings and take ownership of the rankings assigned to you.

This is not a data analyst role, nor is it primarily a content writing position. The heart of the job is investigative research, critical thinking and sound judgement.

It's a busy, intellectually demanding role involving substantial volumes of complex information and multiple research assignments. You'll need to work...