Senior Research Librarian

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

London, United Kingdom
Legal and business research
Procurement and vendor management
Information resource management
The Senior Research Librarian plays a pivotal role in supporting the legal and business information needs of the firm, with a focus on strategic procurement and vendor management

Job Summary

  • The Senior Research Librarian plays a pivotal role in supporting the legal and business information needs of the firm, with a focus on strategic procurement and vendor management.
  • Key responsibilities include negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, delivering high-quality research, and contributing to the development of research policies and procedures.
  • The firm is committed to attracting diverse talent and creating an inclusive culture where everyone thrives, viewing this as essential to innovation and sustained high performance.

Matching Summary

The Senior Research Librarian plays a pivotal role in supporting the legal and business information needs of the firm, with a focus on strategic procurement and vendor management.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal and business research
  • Procurement and vendor management
  • Information resource management
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Library and resource management systems

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership and strategic initiative contribution
  • Innovation and technology support
  • Corporate responsibility involvement
  • Client experience enhancement

Key Requirements

  • Postgraduate/graduate qualification in Library/Information Studies
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in library/information/research work
  • Experience within a law firm
  • Extensive knowledge of key information and research databases
  • Experience with SharePoint and automated library management systems
  • Strong financial management and budgeting skills
  • Proven negotiation and vendor management experience

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