Senior Research Librarian

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

London, United Kingdom
Legal and business research
Procurement processes
Vendor relationship management
The Senior Research Librarian is a pivotal member of the global Knowledge and Research team, supporting the legal and business information needs of the firm

Job Summary

  • The Senior Research Librarian is a pivotal member of the global Knowledge and Research team, supporting the legal and business information needs of the firm.
  • Play a key role in procurement processes, including negotiating new contracts and renewals, financial reporting, product evaluation, invoice processing, and vendor relationship management.
  • Deliver high-quality legal and business research using a wide range of online and hardcopy resources.

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The Senior Research Librarian is a pivotal member of the global Knowledge and Research team, supporting the legal and business information needs of the firm.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal and business research
  • Procurement processes
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Database usage analysis
  • Develop learning programmes
  • Library Management System experience

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership within Research team
  • Proactive stakeholder collaboration
  • Support firm initiatives
  • Positive feedback from stakeholders
  • Maintain perspective and optimism

Key Requirements

  • Postgraduate/graduate qualification in Library/Information Studies
  • Minimum 5 years experience
  • Extensive knowledge of research databases
  • Experience with SharePoint
  • Automated library management systems experience
  • Strong financial management skills
  • Proven negotiation experience

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