Senior Researcher

Senior Researcher - leading national law firmHybrid working - office location Birmingham, Manchester or SheffieldWe are looking for a Senior Researcher to join a high-performing team within a leading national law firm. This role is responsible for delivering strategic, market, and competitor research to support decision-making across key corporate clients.The position will involve conducting in-depth secondary and desk research, tracking industry trends, and providing insights on market positioning and competitive landscapes.As an organisation, you’ll be part of a welcoming and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued. They encourage innovation, support one another, and strive to make a meaningful impact on the communities they serve.Key ResponsibilitiesLead secondary research and business intelligence for priority business units, delivering in-depth market, competitor, and strategic analysis.Act as a subject matter expert, providing research to support business strategy, including client targeting, industry benchmarking, and market trends.Monitor competitor activity, identifying potential opportunities and risks to inform business development and growth initiatives.Synthesise key insights from various research sources to create compelling, data-driven reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.Maintain an ongoing horizon-scanning process to track legal, regulatory, and industry developments.Ensure research outputs are presented effectively using advanced Microsoft Office tools and visualisation techniques.Collaborate with internal teams to optimise research processes and enhance knowledge-sharing across the business.Support the development of research methodologies and best practices, mentoring junior researchers as needed.About YouProven experience in market, competitor, and strategic research within a professional services environment.5+ years experience within analysing secondary researchStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.Experience conducting business intelligence, client targeting, and industry benchmarking research.Excellent ability to interpret data and present clear, actionable insights to senior leadership.Proven experience leading and managing junior team membersAbility to work independently in a fast-paced, insight-driven environment.Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience in executive-level reporting.If this sounds like the right role for you, please reach out to Jordan Gibbens and apply with your CV to find out more.