Research & Competitive Intelligence Analyst

Venable LLP • Washington, DC

1d • $80,000 - $92,000

About The Position

You’re looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new
hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar
on our approach to how we work. That’s why we’re looking for a Research &
Competitive Intelligence Analyst to perform research and data analysis in
support of the firm's strategic and business development efforts. The Analyst
utilizes varied resources to gather intelligence and provide actionable insights
regarding current and prospective clients, industries, practice areas, market
conditions, and competitors.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for…

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or education/experience equivalent
• 3 years of experience in a role that emphasizes research and qualitative and quantitative analysis, including (but not limited to): legal, corporate research, management consulting, investment banking, or accounting
• Database research skills, ideally with a working knowledge of a various external research databases -- including Capital IQ, Hoovers, LexMachina, Litigation Analytics, and Bloomberg Law, among others
• Must have intermediate database research skills, ideally with a working knowledge of a various external research databases -- including Capital IQ, Hoovers, LexMachina, Litigation Analytics, and Bloomberg Law, among others
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to synthesize and present findings, with extensive experience in Excel preferred.
• Overall aptitude for continuous improvement, efficiencies, and automation, and the ability to quickly adapt to and utilize new research databases and software.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, effectively engaging individuals at all levels of the organization and conveying complex issues clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
• High level of interpersonal skills, demonstrating poise, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to define problems, develop creative solutions, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to analyze data and identify business trends to formulate recommendations for firm business development opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of research techniques, methodologies, business terminology, and concepts relating to corporate organizational structures and issues related to competitive business strategies.
• Self-starter who can manage priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate with other team members across the firm.
• Ability to work in a consultative manner, with a strong focus on client service and responsiveness.
• Strong project and time management skills, with an ability to respond effectively and timely to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence by recognizing, understanding, and managing emotions, staying self-motivated, and empathetically navigating relationships. Maintains composure under pressure, adapts to challenges, and fosters a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Driven by results with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes and ensuring exceptional client service and satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for research purposes preferred
• Demonstrated success in professional services or consulting environment, with a working understanding of the legal industry preferred.
• Experience with utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for research purposes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research and analysis of clients, industries, markets, technologies, and competitors to support business development activities for individual attorneys, practice groups, industry teams, and firm leaders.
• Analyzing, evaluating, and translating data to provide actionable insights and recommendations to attorneys and business development teams.
• Identifying the strategic and legal needs of existing and prospective clients to share potential opportunities for securing new business with the business development team and attorneys.
• Scoping projects to identify the most pertinent questions and develop the most relevant work product responsive to internal client needs.
• Completing research regarding strategic markets, including geographic regions, area of law, industry sectors, and practice areas to support strategies for practice expansion and/or improvement.
• Extracting data by industry sectors, geography, attorneys, office, and practice groups for use in pitches, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), client data analyses, and other strategic initiatives.
• Conducting research on competitor firms by monitoring industry trends and demographics, including expansion and development plans, revenues, lateral hires, office openings, and other key events.
• Identifying and analyze competitor best practices for expansion of practice groups, and compile findings into concise insights for attorneys.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level