Competitive Intelligence Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +6 more states.

📋 Description

• Perform comprehensive research and analysis on significant companies, sectors, industries, technologies, market segments, and competitors.

• Deliver insightful and actionable intelligence to facilitate strategic decision-making, business development, profitability, growth, client retention, and other business opportunities.

• Identify and track trends and key clients to support client development initiatives for practice groups and cross-disciplinary sector teams.

• Keep informed about developments and technologies in the legal sector.

• Monitor research requests to illustrate ROI, firm trends, and patterns.

• Contribute to process enhancements and assist in establishing best practices for the Competitive Intelligence function.

• Engage in the implementation of products and services where CI or data expertise is relevant.

• Participate in the testing and evaluation of emerging research tools and legal technologies.

• Report to the Senior Research & Information Manager while collaborating with Business Development, Pitch & Proposals, Recruiting, Client Services, and the firm's C-Suite.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Business, or a related field is preferred; an advanced degree (MLS/MLIS, JD, or MBA) is a plus.

• A minimum of 2 years in a research-oriented position, ideally in business intelligence or legal research.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with the capacity to distill large data sets into clear, concise written summaries.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, including the capability to follow intricate instructions.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, adapt, and reprioritize in a dynamic environment.

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including experience in creating polished presentations.

• Service-oriented, professional, and collaborative, with the ability to work autonomously and communicate effectively with personnel at all levels.

• Experience at an AmLaw 100 firm, financial services, or professional services organization is preferred.

• Familiarity with research tools such as CapIQ, Bloomberg Law, Westlaw, Lexis, PitchBook, and CB Insights is preferred.

• Experience with generative AI, LLMs, or legal tech platforms is preferred.

• Experience with CRM and experience management systems like Introhive, Salesforce, or Foundation is preferred.

• Intermediate Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, charting); knowledge of Power Query or macros is a plus.

• Basic understanding of financial datasets and investor reports.

• Familiarity with legal concepts and terminology.

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.

• Discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance.

• Hybrid, virtual, or in-office work schedule.