Research & Data Specialist

Centellic empowers organisations across the legal ecosystem with indispensable data and insight to make critical decisions on growth, risk and opportunity. It serves law firms, corporate legal departments, and legal technology vendors through market-leading platforms including Law.com and Lexology, alongside flagship industry events such as Legalweek and Legal Geek . Through proprietary data, deep legal market expertise and AI-enabled technology, our platforms are embedded in client workflows. The Data Intelligence Unit (DIU) builds the proprietary data foundation that powers Centellic products and insight. We design and run research programmes, acquire and structure new data, improve the quality and accessibility of existing assets, and turn complex evidence into clear, decision-ready outputs. We are looking for a Research & Data Specialist to help close important data gaps through primary and secondary research, strengthen the quality and usability of our datasets, and produce analysis that helps colleagues and clients understand the legal market. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys moving between research, analysis, and data operations. Key Responsibilities Conduct primary and secondary research on topics including legal department structures and budgets, AI and legal technology, and how organisations buy and manage legal services. Plan and deliver desk research, structured data collection and research interviews, selecting appropriate sources and documenting methods and limitations. Clean, structure, reconcile and validate data from surveys, submissions, interviews, internal systems and external sources. Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to identify patterns, trends, gaps and anomalies, and test whether findings are robust. Build clear, reusable research outputs, including datasets, tables, charts, presentations and concise written summaries. Maintain research documentation, data definitions, source records and quality checks so that outputs are transparent and repeatable. Apply AI and automation to make research, validation and analysis more efficient while protecting data quality and confidentiality. Skills Knowledge and Expertise Essential Typically 2–3 years of professional experience in research, data analysis, market intelligence, consultancy, or a related field. Experience working with both quantitative and qualitative data, with confidence cleaning, manipulating and checking datasets. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, filtering and data-quality checks, plus the ability to communicate findings in PowerPoint. A careful approach to sourcing, validation and documentation, with strong attention to detail and a willingness to investigate inconsistencies. Sound organisation and project-management skills, with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work independently while seeking input at the right time. Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in research, the business of law, technology and AI. Desirable Experience of survey research, interview research, market research or structured web research. Experience using data-visualisation or business-intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Familiarity with SQL, Python, Power Query, or other tools used to transform and analyse data. Experience applying taxonomies, metadata or consistent classification rules to research data. Knowledge of legal services, professional services, B2B information products or subscription intelligence. About Centellic Centellic stands at the center of the markets it serves, empowering organizations with indispensable data and insight to make critical decisions on growth, risk and opportunity. Through proprietary data, deep market expertise and AI-enabled technology, our platforms are embedded in client workflows. That capability is underpinned by our events, which bring the market together to share perspective and deepen understanding of the issues shaping each sector. Together, they give organizations earlier visibility of emerging trends, and the clarity and confidence to act when decisions matter. At Centellic, we’re a global intelligence and information services business, setting the standard for how critical business decisions are made. Why Centellic? At Centellic, we help our clients make better decisions, and our people are at the heart of that work. Every individual plays an important role in this, bringing curiosity and high standards to everything they do. Those who thrive here take ownership, care deeply about their work and are committed to excellence. Standards are high because our people set them that way. And while we have decades of expertise, we are still growing, pushing and building something extraordinary. Centellic’s advantage is our people and the culture we’ve created together. It’s an environment where individuality is encouraged, relationships are genuine, and there’s a strong sense of purpose in what we’re building together. Collaborative, respectful and driven, we take our work seriously without taking ourselves too seriously. 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. ‘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.’