The Competitive Intelligence Analyst is responsible for research and analysis to aid in the successful execution of various competitive intelligence projects in support of requests for proposals (RFP, RFI, RFQ, and RFx), pitches, meetings, presentations, and other business development efforts. The Competitive Intelligence Analyst will also be responsible for maintaining a repository of firm experience and assisting in building firm datasets. The Competitive Intelligence Analyst interacts with attorneys, the Business Development team and other Marketing department professionals.
Provides responsive intelligence for use in business development efforts related to clients, prospects, market trends and industries.
Develops reports, profiles and overviews of companies, industries, and individuals.
Analyzes datasets, researches outputs and translates findings into clear, concise deliverables.
Tracks and maintains repositories of firm legal experience.
Works to create and update compelling experience summaries and data points to be used in RFPs, pitches and marketing materials.
Actively works to keep firm statistics current.
Provides content for utilization by artificial intelligence.
Develops best practices for AI usage including documenting effective prompts, workflows and research approaches.
Uses approved AI-assisted research tools and generative AI applications, where appropriate, to accelerate research, summarize information, and improve workflow efficiency, while validating all output for quality, accuracy, confidentiality, and relevance.
Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with key stakeholder, Partners, Business Development Specialists and Practice Managers; works with members of the graphics team as necessary.
Provides exceptional internal client service by quickly responding to client requests, with the ability to handle shifting priorities from Business Development team, lawyers and leadership at all levels.
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Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) required; advanced degree a plus. At least two years of relevant experience in a professional services industry, preferably in a law firm setting; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent writing/editing, detail orientation and communication skills. Highly analytical with strong critical-thinking skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop). Also proficient with Bloomberg Law, D&B Hoovers, LexisNexis, and Westlaw. Knowledge of AI tools and familiarity with CRM systems or experience/data management a plus.
Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive salary and benefits package for professional staff which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement plan with a generous contribution plan, and paid time off.
The expected salary range for this position may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, area of expertise, and geographic/office location.
Shook, Hardy & Bacon has long been recognized as one of the premier litigation firms in the country. For more than a century, the firm has defended companies in their most substantial national and international products liability, mass tort and complex litigation matters.
The firm has leveraged its complex product liability litigation expertise to expand into several other practice areas and advance its mission of “being the best in the world at providing creative and practical solutions at unsurpassed value.” As a result, the firm has built nationally recognized practices in areas such as intellectual property, environmental and toxic tort, employment litigation, commercial litigation, government enforcement and compliance, and public policy.
For more information about careers at Shook, Hardy & Bacon, please visit http://www.shb.com/careers.aspx.
