Analyst, Competitive Intelligence (Hybrid) at Top Tier Reps LLC – New York, New York

Our client, a leading Am Law 100 global law firm, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Analyst, Competitive Intelligence to support its business development and research initiatives.

This is a strategic role focused on delivering actionable intelligence on clients, prospects, competitors, and lateral hires to key stakeholders across the firm.

Salary range: $70,000 to $87,000 a year

The ideal candidate will have experience conducting in-depth research and analysis in a legal or professional services environment. This individual will play a critical role in supporting pitches, proposals, lateral recruitment, and market strategy initiatives through timely, accurate, and insightful intelligence.

• Conduct research on clients, prospects, industries, and competitors using tools such as Lexis, Capital IQ, PitchBook, Mergermarket, Lex Machina, and D&B Hoovers.

• Deliver actionable litigation and business intelligence to support BD initiatives, pitches, and RFPs.

• Prepare detailed biographical and company background reports for use in lateral hiring and client meetings.

• Analyze court dockets and legal filings to identify trends and provide insights for strategic positioning.

• Support lateral hiring strategy by providing deep-dive intelligence on potential hires and competing firms.

• Maintain internal tracking systems and metrics for competitive intelligence (CI) activities.

• Evaluate, test, and recommend new research tools and platforms.

• Provide training and guidance on research resources to BD and marketing teams.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments, including Marketing, HR, and Practice Groups.

• Handle additional projects and occasional overtime as required.

• Strong research and analytical skills with deep proficiency in business and legal intelligence platforms.

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities with a focus on clarity and relevance.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to distill complex data into clear, executive-level summaries.

• Exceptionally organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Collaborative, proactive, and service-oriented approach.

• Foundational understanding of legal operations, BD strategy, and law firm culture.

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferred in Business, Law, Library Science, or a related discipline).

• 1+ years of experience in competitive intelligence within a law firm or professional services setting.

• 3+ years of experience in business development, market research, or related roles in legal/professional services.

• Prior experience supporting lateral hiring and/or litigation research strongly preferred.