Marketing 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