Associate Research Analyst – Lexology Index

Law Business Research

Research Analyst assessing legal services markets and providing insights for Lexology. Engaging with industry professionals and utilizing AI tools for legal research.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $52,000 - $62,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and writing capabilities, with a focus on assessing legal markets and presenting findings clearly. Proficient in utilizing AI tools and data management systems to enhance research methodologies.

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Research ExperienceWriting ExperienceVerbal Communication SkillsData ManagementMS Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

ResearchWritingData AnalysisInterviewingTrend Identification

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsDatabases

Industry Keywords

Legal Services MarketLegal Practitioners Ranking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducting research into international legal services markets through face-to-face and virtual interviews, by email and online
Assessing research results to compile rankings of the top legal practitioners
Presenting findings as succinct, engaging and accurate written copy
Identifying trends and developments in the legal markets we cover
Generating new research leads and content ideas for the reports
Evolving our research methodology to produce as comprehensive and accurate reflections of the legal market as possible

Requirements

What you’ll need

Research and writing experience
Strong verbal communication and interviewing skills, and comfort speaking with high-level professionals
Knowledge of and facility with common AI tools and systems, and a creative approach to AI generally
Facility with data and databases (full training will be given on our systems)
Strong organisational skills
Excellent command of written English
Experience using MS Office suite

Benefits

Comp & perks

15 vacation days, 12 company holidays, three personal days, one day to volunteer at the organization of your choice, plus a day off for your birthday each year
Choice of three Cigna health insurance plans, two dental plans, and vision coverage.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
Comprehensive wellness program
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Accident and critical illness insurance
401K and Roth retirement savings plans with employer matching
Employee Referral Awards
Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service
Commuter Benefits