Full job descriptionMarketing Research Specialist
A fantastic opportunity at a top US law firm for an experienced Marketing Research Specialist to support the firm’s Business Development and Marketing teams with company, industry and market intelligence. This role is ideal for a strong researcher and writer who can turn complex information into concise, polished, business-focused insights, using leading research databases and AI tools to identify opportunities and support strategic decision-making.
What’s On Offer:
*Salary to £69,000 dependent on experience
*Hybrid working
*Excellent employee benefits
*Overtime pay eligibility
Marketing Research Specialist – What You’ll Be Doing:
*Conduct secondary research across companies, industries, markets and transactions to support business development initiatives
*Produce high-quality company profiles, executive biographies, M&A research and tracking, and current-awareness reports
*Identify market trends, business opportunities and relevant intelligence to support strategic growth
*Use research platforms including Lexis, Capital IQ and Mergermarket, alongside company websites, news sources and AI tools
*Analyse and synthesise complex information into concise, accurate and business-focused summaries and written deliverables
*Tailor research findings and recommendations to the needs of internal stakeholders across Business Development and Marketing
*Leverage AI platforms, including Copilot, Harvey and AlphaSense, to enhance research efficiency while applying independent judgement and quality control
*Maintain exceptional standards of grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency and accuracy across all written work
*Communicate research findings confidently and collaborate effectively with colleagues across the firm
*Support reporting, data manipulation and analysis, using Excel to enhance research outputs and streamline processes
Marketing Research Specialist – What We’re Looking For:
*3+ years’ experience in market research, business intelligence or a related role, ideally within a law firm
*Strong secondary research skills, with experience gathering information from a variety of business intelligence sources and databases
*Confident using research databases and information platforms, with experience of tools such as Lexis, Capital IQ and Mergermarket advantageous
*Tech-savvy and comfortable using AI tools to support research, with the ability to critically assess outputs and ensure accuracy
*Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation, reporting, dashboards and automation, would be a significant advantage