Associate Research Analyst

Department: Content Editorial & Research Employment Type: Full Time Location: New York Reporting To: Head of Law Firm Research Compensation: $52,000 - $62,000 / year The Associate Research Analyst is responsible for conducting comprehensive research on law and consulting firms, individuals and their practices, drawing on multiple sources including firm submissions, interviews and market intelligence. Analysts are expected to synthesise this information into accurate rankings and high-quality editorial content. This role requires the use of AI-assisted workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy and consistency in research and writing. Research Analysts will demonstrate strong analytical skills, structured interviewing techniques and the ability to collect valuable data and generate insights that enhance the depth and quality of our products. Key Responsibilities Research & Analysis: Conduct research for assigned jurisdictions or practice areas, including collecting, verifying and analysing data from submissions, interviews and public sources. Data Synthesis: Combine multiple data points to identify trends, differentiators, and strategic priorities within the legal market. Interviewing: Conduct structured interviews with lawyers and corporate contacts to extract high-value proprietary insights that contribute to robust rankings and editorial outputs. AI-Assisted Workflows: Use AI tools to improve efficiency and quality of output, including in relation to editorial content production. Editorial Contribution: Produce clear, insightful analysis of research findings and draft high-quality content for rankings and profiles. Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain professional communication with law firms and market contacts, representing the brand effectively. Develop knowledge and relationships with related teams. Skills Knowledge and Expertise Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Excellent written English and verbal communication. Ability to manage multiple research projects independently and meet deadlines. Proficiency in research systems and ability to harness AI tools effectively including effective quality assurance. Skilled in conducting structured interviews and extracting meaningful insights. Organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable. 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 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 The company is committed to accommodating people with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr