Analyst, Competitive Intelligence

Our client, a leading Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking an Analyst, Competitive Intelligence to support the firm's business development and research efforts. This role focuses on delivering actionable insights on clients, prospects, competitors, and lateral candidates to key stakeholders across the firm's global offices.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct research and analysis on clients, prospects, and markets using tools such as Lexis, Capital IQ, PitchBook, Mergermarket, Lex Machina, and D&B Hoovers

Provide business and litigation intelligence to support pitches, proposals, and strategic initiatives

Prepare biographical and company background reports for client and lateral recruiting meetings

Analyze court dockets and other legal data to identify trends and support firm positioning

Support lateral hiring and business development strategies with market and competitor insights

Maintain internal tracking and metrics for CI-related activities and outputs

Evaluate and recommend new research tools and technologies

Deliver training on research tools and best practices to business development and marketing staff

Collaborate with team members across departments and contribute to cross-functional initiatives

Handle additional related projects and occasional overtime as needed

Skills & Proficiencies:

Strong research skills with proficiency in legal and business intelligence tools

Ability to analyze, synthesize, and communicate complex data clearly and efficiently

Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment

Strong client service orientation and ability to work collaboratively with minimal supervision

Foundational knowledge of law firm operations, legal concepts, and marketing principles

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required (preferred focus in business, law, or research disciplines)

1+ years of competitive intelligence experience in a legal or professional services setting

3+ years of experience in business development or related roles within a law firm or similar environment (professional services etc)

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-level strategic initiatives within a globally recognized law firm, providing critical insights that inform client development and market positioning.