Competitive Intelligence Analyst

The Competitive Intelligence (CI) Analyst is responsible for the research, preparation, and delivery of reports for current and prospective clients, industries, and geographic regions. Reports are bespoke to the requestor and include in-depth analysis of legal and financial data to create actionable intelligence. The CI Analyst will use a wide variety of databases and resources to collect organizational, legal, financial, and forward looking information. Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Conduct in-depth research and analysis of companies, industries, technologies, and competitors to uncover key, actionable information and insights in support of client meetings, pitches and RFPs, as well as practice and business development projects. Ability to identify, analyze and synthesize large amounts of data, including deal and financial, into recommendations that inform strategic business decisions Provide meaningful recommendations to help inform litigation and transactional business development and marketing strategy. Identify and monitor trends to aid business development for both transactional and litigation clients, as well as cross-disciplinary industry groups. Monitor various news/intelligence sources for business development and market visibility opportunities. Enhance custom formats for delivering business information requests. Additional duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Well-developed understanding of and experience in a law firm role providing research and company information to be used in legal and business development activities. Ability to multi-task, judge priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure. Excellent writing and editing skills necessary. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to build effective internal and external client relationships. Knowledge and experience conducting Internet-based research using tools such as Lexis/Nexis, Factiva, Hoover’s, ALM Research Online, Lexis AtVantage, Westlaw Monitor Suite and others is very important. Strong technology skills in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat necessary. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree and MBA required; MLIS, or JD preferred. Minimum five (5) years experience in a research-focused role, in a law firm preferred, including experience researching and offering analysis of litigation, competitive intelligence, company/industry information, and financial data. Knowledge of the legal services industry required; marketing/business development experience preferred. Additional Job Description Location(s) PhiladelphiaAustin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Tampa, Washington Time Type Full time Dechert LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. Dechert is a global firm of extraordinary people who apply legal knowledge, business insight and practical know-how to serve each other and our clients. We value openness, communication, integrity and honesty, thriving on the individual and collaborative efforts that are essential to producing excellent results. At Dechert, we are committed to attracting a diverse group of highly talented individuals from all sources, regardless of background. We seek to hire men and women with sharp minds, a passion for learning and the skills to deliver a level of client service that is distinctively Dechert. Dechert is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. We are proud of our firm and want everyone to feel welcome with an equal opportunity to excel. Please use our online careers portal to be considered for current positions. Dechert participates in the E-Verify program. For additional information on this program, click here. By navigating this website and applying for positions with Dechert LLP, you accept that we will process your personal data as explained in our Recruitment Privacy Notice. Please click here to read the Privacy Notice. Thank you for your interest in Dechert. https://www.dechert.com/data-protection-privacy-notice.html