Research Resources & Acquisitions Analyst

About the role

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, a global law firm with offices across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, seeks a Research Resources & Acquisitions Analyst to administer acquisitions and contract support for research resources. The role coordinates renewals, attorney surveys, invoice processing, vendor communications, and contract administration while maintaining accurate financial and acquisitions records. The Analyst supports the Manager by coordinating operational aspects of the acquisitions lifecycle and ensuring efficient execution of acquisitions processes.

This position can be based in Boston, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley (Palo Alto), or Washington, DC, and follows a hybrid three-day in-office schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates acquisitions, renewals, and cancellations for research resources.
• Assists with preparation for procurement, privacy, and information security reviews.
• Serves as the primary contact for routine vendor communications regarding renewals, pricing, invoices, access, and account administration.
• Resolves routine vendor issues and escalates complex matters to the Manager as appropriate.
• Coordinates with vendors and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (M.L.S., MLIS or equivalent); equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work to high quality standards with meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; ability to communicate professionally with all levels of the firm.
• Advanced arithmetic skills (compute rate, ratio, percent; interpret graphs and charts).
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with multiple plan options.
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Domestic partner coverage.
• Parental leave and up to 20 days of vacation per year.
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and 2 personal days per year.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Income protection including sick leave, salary continuation, and long-term disability.
• Eligibility for a 401(k) plan and Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and business travel accident insurance plans.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, Health Advocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits.
• Up to 5 days bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks paid parental leave per year, and up to 10 weeks paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy.
• Eligibility to earn 1 paid sick leave hour for every 30 hours worked, subject to state law.

Pay

• Boston, MA and Chicago, IL: $84,200 – $134,600
• Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY: $91,500 – $146,325
• San Francisco, CA and Silicon Valley, CA: $95,160 – $152,198
• Seattle, WA and Washington, DC: $87,800 – $140,450

The base salary range is determined during the interview process and varies based on experience, expertise, business needs, and market factors. Total compensation includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.