Associate Research Analyst Full Time NEW

Location: Manchester

Description

The Associate Research Analyst is responsible for conducting comprehensive research on law and

consulting firms, individuals and their practices, drawing on multiple sources including firm

submissions, interviews and market intelligence. Analysts are expected to synthesise this

information into accurate rankings and high-quality editorial content. This role requires the use

of AI-assisted workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy and consistency in research and writing.

Research Analysts will demonstrate strong analytical skills, structured interviewing techniques

and the ability to collect valuable data and generate insights that enhance the depth and quality

of our products.

Key Responsibilities

• Research & Analysis: Conduct research for assigned jurisdictions or practice

areas, including collecting, verifying and analysing data from submissions, interviews and public

sources.

• Data Synthesis: Combine multiple data points to identify trends, differentiators, and strategic

priorities within the legal market.

• Interviewing: Conduct structured interviews with lawyers and corporate contacts to extract high-value proprietary insights that contribute to robust rankings and editorial outputs.
• AI-Assisted Workflows: Use AI tools to improve efficiency and quality of output, including in

relation to editorial content production.

• Editorial Contribution: Produce clear, insightful analysis of research findings and draft high-quality content for rankings and profiles.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain professional communication with law firms and market

contacts, representing the brand effectively. Develop knowledge and relationships with related

teams

Skills Knowledge And Expertise

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written English and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in research systems and ability to harness AI tools effectively including effective

quality assurance.

• Skilled in conducting structured interviews and extracting meaningful insights.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable.

Why LBR?

An amazing market position, enviable growth, collaboration and wonderful people are just some of the reasons to further your career with Law Business Research. Our culture is shaped by our core values that promote equality, agility, and respect in everything we do.

Law Business Research has been selected as a winner for the 2024 Inspiring Workplaces Awards. We’re proud of our inclusive and inspiring culture here at LBR and we remain committed to creating a positive workplace for all our employees

We are happy to share that we have partnered with Business Disability Forum to help us on our journey to becoming a more inclusive employer and achieving Level 2 Disability Confident Accreditation.

We also take our place in this world of ours very seriously and engage in a wide variety of charitable and community based initiatives. We work extensively with Swawou School in Sierra Leone, which we established to provide education for 120 girls, and on an ongoing basis we underwrite the school’s costs.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, gender identity/expression or reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability.

Benefits

Our people are our most valuable asset, as such, we offer a wide range of benefits to help ensure that all are supported:

Start Of Employment

• Eye care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A day off for your birthday

After 3 Months Employment

• Pension (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution)

After 4 Months Employment

• Life assurance

After Probation

• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• £350 annual wellbeing allowance to contribute to gym memberships or fitness classes
• Puregym access
• Perks at work platform access

After 1 Year Service

• Private healthcare

Additional Perks

• Company socials
• Access to Employee Affinity Networks
• Mentoring scheme
• Volunteering Day
• Mortgage Advice
• Work from anywhere (2 weeks)
• Generous parental leave

We are committed to making our organisation an inclusive, respectful & engaging place to work with a culture shaped by our core values that promote equality, collaboration & respect in everything we do. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme, meaning we are committed to being inclusive and accessible, which starts with our application and recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments to be made, please let us know as part of our application page.

At Law Business Research, we believe in the power of growth and the importance of nurturing talent. We have learned that building the right team delivers extraordinary results.

Our fast-paced journey to becoming a global technology-driven information service provider has been built upon the values we hold close: rewarding excellence, providing meaningful work on our leading brands, and fostering an inclusive environment that is diverse, connected, and supportive.

By doing this, we have grown together and achieved global success. Join us and be a part of a journey where your contributions are valued, your impact is significant, and your growth is our priority.