Intelligence Researcher

Weightmans; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in the UK is seeking an Intelligence Researcher to support legal teams by gathering and enhancing intelligence. Responsibilities include conducting open-source research, producing actionable reports, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The role can be based in Liverpool, Birmingham, or Manchester.

Qualifications

• Experience in gathering and evaluating intelligence from various sources.
• Ability to produce clear and concise reports.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory standards in intelligence gathering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source intelligence gathering.
• Produce concise reports with actionable recommendations.
• Assist in examining insurance claims for fraud indicators.
• Liaise with customers to manage expectations and disseminate findings.

Skills

Open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering

Report writing

Research techniques

Legal compliance with data protection

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: This role is not on the list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route

Weightmans Intelligence Team provide expert desktop investigation and insight services to Weightmans teams and clients. The work of the team is really varied, and we provide investigative support to clients in relation to many different types of legal disputes and investigations.

In order to support our exciting plans for the future, we are seeking to recruit an Intelligence Researcher to take up this role in the team.

The nature of the role means that the successful candidate can be based at our office in Liverpool, Birmingham or Manchester.

Purpose of Role:

The Intelligence Researcher role supports the firm’s clients and legal teams by gathering, evaluating and disseminating intelligence research and reports from public and proprietary sources to inform case strategies, due diligence investigations, litigation and advisory work. This role plays a key part in managing reputational, legal and regulatory risks and protecting client interests by delivering high‑quality actionable intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering and closed source research through access to specific systems to uncover information on individuals, entities, assets and associated information.
• Produce clear concise reports that reflect the evidence and intelligence discovered with recommendations for action.
• Assist in the examination of insurance claims to identify red flag and indicators of potential fraud.
• Undertake marketing and shadowing sessions with clients.
• Liaise with internal and external customers to determine and clarify terms of reference for pieces of research, manage expectations and disseminate results of research findings.
• Ensure that intelligence gathering complies with legal, regulatory and ethical standards, including data protection legislation.
• Produce witness statements to evidence findings for litigation purposes.
• Proactively feed observations and emerging issues into the intelligence cycle, identifying opportunities to develop new operations or KYO projects.
• Maintain knowledge of intelligence cycle, intelligence processes and technical research techniques as part of continual professional development.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. You will also ensure that you comply with the relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures, and consistently work in accordance with our values.