Seeking a temporary Competitive Intelligence Analyst who will provide in-depth research and analysis to business development professionals and attorneys. The candidate will work in partnership with the knowledge & innovation, marketing, and finance teams to deliver actionable intelligence on clients, prospects, and competitors. The ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment is necessary. This position can be based in any of our U.S. office locations and some remote locations.

Job Description:

• Conduct in-dept research on companies and industries, analyzing data and distilling results into tailored, concise, and actionable reports for attorneys and business development professionals.
• Create briefing documents for client planning meetings and proposal efforts including summary of business and legal issues, past and present legal representation, relevant news, and executive biographies.
• Provide materials for and conduct analyses related to client events, newsletters, client alerts, internal communications, cross-selling initiatives, sponsorships, experience management, and other marketing activities.
• Monitor and communicate business and legal issues relevant to appropriate client team members and practice area members.
• Create data-driven dashboards and other interactive visuals to allow end users to understand and utilize information effectively.
• Evaluate sources of competitive intelligence information and new products/tools for use in intelligence research in conjunction with the firm.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed and work demands.     

 

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Superior skills with legal and business reference and research tools, including S&P Capital IQ, PitchBook, DealPoint Data, FactSet, Monitor Suite, Westlaw, Lexis, Leopard Solutions, and Manzama.
• Proven proficiency in Power BI.
• Superior skills with Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong writing skills and an ability to write for a variety of audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work under deadline pressure.
• Willingness to explore new ways of providing information to users.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships; Impeccable written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of firm personnel.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Competitive Intelligence, the qualified candidate will have 5+ years’ experience working in a legal environment. Business development experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or JD preferred.