* Location: Leeds (central, near Leeds station)
* Hybrid working – 3 days a week in the office, 2 days remote
* Working hours: 11am–7pm (to align with US stakeholders)
About the role
The Research Manager role is central to Legal 500’s strategic growth, leading the delivery of high‑quality, lawyer‑led coverage of the US legal market. Based in our new Leeds office, you will manage a team of research analysts, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of editorial projects, and fostering a high‑performing, supportive team culture. This hands‑on leadership position combines people management, project oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
You will work closely with the US Editor, Research Director, and commercial colleagues to identify priority markets, manage research cycles, maintain quality standards, and build relationships with partner‑level lawyers and business development teams in leading law firms.
The role requires excellent organisational skills, a proactive and results‑driven mindset, and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
What we're looking for
* Proven line management experience, including performance reviews and development planning
* Track record of delivering project‑based work to deadlines
* Experience in research‑led, editorial, or data‑informed environments
* Comfortable operating independently in a deadline‑driven context
* Background in market research, publishing, insight generation, or similar industries
* Exposure to professional services, B2B environments, or legal markets (advantageous but not essential)
* Experience liaising with commercial or client‑facing teams
From a competency perspective, we’re looking for someone who is
* An effective supervisor: sets clear goals, motivates the team, and delivers constructive feedback
* A strong communicator: able to engage confidently with law firm partners, business development professionals, and internal stakeholders
* Results‑oriented: able to keep projects on track and maintain team focus across competing deadlines
* Organised and detail‑oriented: ensures all research output meets accuracy and consistency standards
* A relationship builder: credible, approachable, and able to maintain strong professional relationships at all levels
* Adaptable and resilient: thrives in a fast‑moving environment and responds positively to change
* A culture contributor: fosters an inclusive, respectful, and high‑performing team culture
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