About this position
Our client, a leading Am Law 100 global law firm, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Analyst, Competitive Intelligence to support its business development and research initiatives.
This is a strategic role focused on delivering actionable intelligence on clients, prospects, competitors, and lateral hires to key stakeholders across the firm.
Salary range: $70,000 to $87,000 a year
Position Summary
The ideal candidate will have experience conducting in-depth research and analysis in a legal or professional services environment. This individual will play a critical role in supporting pitches, proposals, lateral recruitment, and market strategy initiatives through timely, accurate, and insightful intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct research on clients, prospects, industries, and competitors using tools such as Lexis, Capital IQ, PitchBook, Mergermarket, Lex Machina, and D&B Hoovers.
Deliver actionable litigation and business intelligence to support BD initiatives, pitches, and RFPs.
Prepare detailed biographical and company background reports for use in lateral hiring and client meetings.
Analyze court dockets and legal filings to identify trends and provide insights for strategic positioning.
Support lateral hiring strategy by providing deep-dive intelligence on potential hires and competing firms.
Maintain internal tracking systems and metrics for competitive intelligence (CI) activities.
Evaluate, test, and recommend new research tools and platforms.
Provide training and guidance on research resources to BD and marketing teams.
Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments, including Marketing, HR, and Practice Groups.
Handle additional projects and occasional overtime as required.
Required Skills & Proficiencies
Strong research and analytical skills with deep proficiency in business and legal intelligence platforms.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities with a focus on clarity and relevance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to distill complex data into clear, executive-level summaries.
Exceptionally organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Collaborative, proactive, and service-oriented approach.
Foundational understanding of legal operations, BD strategy, and law firm culture.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required (preferred in Business, Law, Library Science, or a related discipline).
1+ years of experience in competitive intelligence within a law firm or professional services setting.
3+ years of experience in business development, market research, or related roles in legal/professional services.
Prior experience supporting lateral hiring and/or litigation research strongly preferred.
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