Research Analyst - Retail, Sport and Hospitality Sectors - Law - UK Wide

Business Information Researcher - United Kingdom

Ref: 637Thursday 25 September 2025

Research Analyst - Retail, Sport and Hospitality Sectors - Law - UK Wide

A leading international law firm is recruiting a Research Analyst to deliver a high-quality sector aligned research and analysis service. The role will align to the firms offering in Retail, Sport & Hospitality producing a mix of proactive and enquiry-led actionable insight through written reports and presentations using both desktop and primary resources.

The successful candidate will work closely with the sector leadership team and Business Development to understand and analyse core trends, challenges and opportunities. The role involves developing and promoting content that supports and informs sector strategy, and positions the firm for new client opportunities.

This role will be part of a newly established and dedicated function in the firm that provides full spectrum legal services to these sectors

The position is one that will be attached to the one of the firms offices in either Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh or Glasgow

The primary objectives and responsibilities in this Research Analyst role include but are not limited to:

  • Leading complex research projects and requests aligned to Retail, Sport or Hospitality 
  • The provision of outputs such as sector or company reports, presentations and thought pieces
  • Influencing, making recommendations and engaging with sector leads and key stakeholders
  • Making extensive use of internal and third-party information resources to identify opportunities
  • Contributing to thought leadership
  • Developing innovative research solutions using third-party tools, AI and bespoke approaches

To be a suitable candidate for this Research Analyst role, a mix of the following is required:

  • Proven ability to produce actionable sector and client research and insight, ideally gained in a legal, professional services or research environment.
  • An understanding of the Retail, Sport or Hospitality sectors
  • Experience with both desk and primary research
  • Ability to distil information and data-sets into actionable insight and recommendations
  • Refined stakeholder management, relationship building and engagement skills
  • An ability to work on concurrent and at times, conflicting projects and priorities
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