Research Analyst

Research Analyst - Sheffield/Manchester

We are looking for a research-oriented individual to join a busy team of analysts who create value-added research in support of CMS's business development strategy. You will research, gather and assess information from a variety of internal and external sources to shape intelligence on the firm's clients and the sectors in which we work.

As a Business Intelligence Analyst your responsibilities will be varied and include:

• Supplying research and analysis on companies, sectors and trending topics
• Delivering horizon scanning and current awareness
• Advising key stakeholders on research strategy
• Developing sector specialist knowledge with the aim of being the main point of contact for the firm’s sector groups
• Promoting the services of Business Intelligence across the firm

About CMS

CMS is a Future Facing firm. With 75 offices in 43 countries and 4,800+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep sector understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to see what's coming, but to shape it.

CMS is well equipped to help our clients face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. Our bold approach to a changing future ensures that we nurture our employees and recruit top talent.

About You

This is an entry level or early career. Experience in the legal sector is not needed.

You will need to bring to the role :

• Strong research skills gained in your degree or an earlier role
• The ability to combine data from multiple sources into a compelling report
• An interest in news and current affairs
• Effective communication and writing skills
• Good attention to detail
• Experience of using the Microsoft Office Suite – particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PowerBI and Teams

Equal Opportunities

At CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. We're diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, can maximise their potential and thrive. For further information about CMS' diversity initiatives and programmes, please view the Diversity & Inclusion pages on our website.

Please apply online or contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. For information regarding our competitive range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Please note that CMS have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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