The Role
Conduct competitive intelligence research and analysis supporting RFPs, pitches, presentations, and business development. Develop company, industry, and individual profiles; analyze datasets; maintain legal experience repositories and firm statistics; and create concise marketing deliverables. Use and document AI-assisted research workflows while validating accuracy and confidentiality. Collaborate with attorneys, business development teams, partners, practice managers, and graphics staff while managing shifting priorities and internal client requests.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
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.
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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Preferred QualificationsBachelor'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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- At least two years of relevant experience in a professional services industry, preferably a law firm setting, or equivalent education and experience
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficiency with Bloomberg Law, D&B Hoovers, LexisNexis, and Westlaw
- Advanced degree
- Knowledge of AI tools
- Familiarity with CRM systems or experience and data management
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The Company
What We Do
Shook, Hardy & Bacon is a prominent trial and litigation firm serving health, science, and technology companies. The firm is known for its expertise in complex legal issues, including class actions, mass torts, and product liability. With a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional development, Shook provides comprehensive legal services and trial advocacy, helping clients navigate high-stakes legal challenges through a science-based approach to litigation.
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