Senior Researcher

This is a remote position.

Senior Researcher | Fully Remote | Australian Business Hours (AEST) | Join a Global Professional Services Team

Are you a skilled researcher with a passion for connecting expert professionals to complex legal and technical cases? Do you thrive on navigating niche markets and managing high-stakes sourcing projects? If so, we have an exciting remote opportunity to join a dynamic, purpose-driven team supporting global clients.

About the Role

As a Senior Researcher, you will be the Expert Sourcing Specialist and will play a vital role in identifying, assessing, and engaging top-tier experts across diverse industries to meet demanding legal case briefs. You’ll work closely with legal and account management teams to deliver timely, high-quality expert matches while building lasting relationships within your network.

This is a fully remote role, working primarily during Australian business hours (9 AM - 5 PM AEST), with flexibility for early or late requests.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth desktop research to find relevant experts that align with complex legal case requirements.
  
• Source experts beyond internal databases, focusing on niche, international, and hard-to-reach sectors.
  
• Analyze case briefs to advise on expert suitability, scope, and potential challenges.
  
• Prepare detailed expert capability assessments covering commercial fit, credibility, and risks.
  
• Engage directly with experts to evaluate their independence, availability, and relevance.
  
• Build and nurture long-term expert relationships to ensure responsiveness and quality.
  
• Collaborate with Account and Case teams to meet deadlines and client expectations.
  
• Maintain and update internal databases with sourcing insights and risk notes.
  
• Monitor industry trends to expand and strengthen the expert network.
  
• Manage multiple urgent requests efficiently with accuracy.
  
• Share sourcing best practices and contribute to process improvements.
  

 What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Science, Engineering, Research, or related fields.
  
• 1–3 years’ experience in research, legal support, recruitment, or professional services.
  
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex briefs and overcome sourcing challenges.
  
• Excellent English communication skills—both written and verbal.
  
• Commercial awareness and understanding of professional services or legal industry dynamics.
  
• Confidence engaging with senior professionals and providing clear recommendations.
  
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  
• Relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Managerial or leadership experience is a plus.
  
• Ability to work Australian business hours (AEST) with flexible scheduling.
  
• Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely.
  
• Attention to detail in matching expert profiles to client requirements.
  

• Fully remote work from any location aligned with Australian time zones.
  
• Engage in diverse sourcing projects across multiple industries.
  
• Competitive salary range based on location and experience.
  
• Long-term contractor arrangement with transparent pricing.
  
• Access to comprehensive databases and research tools.
  
• Supportive team and management structure.
  
• Opportunity for career growth and increased responsibilities.