FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
See all jobs on Scoutfield
Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.
Discover
- Fresh listings
- Fast filters
- No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct in-depth research and analysis of key companies, sectors, industries, technologies, market segments, and competitors
- Communicate insightful and actionable intelligence to support strategic decision making, business development, profitability, growth, client retention, and other business opportunities
- Identify and monitor trends and key clients to aid client development efforts for practice groups and cross-disciplinary sector teams
- Stay abreast of trends and technologies in the legal industry
- Track research requests to demonstrate ROI, firm trends, and patterns
- Contribute to process improvements and help define best practices for the Competitive Intelligence function
- Take part in implementing products and services where CI or data skills are relevant
- Participate in testing and evaluating emerging research tools and legal technologies
- Report to the Senior Research & Information Manager and collaborate with Business Development, Pitch & Proposals, Recruiting, Client Services, and the firm’s C-Suite
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Business, or a related field preferred; advanced degree (MLS/MLIS, JD, or MBA) a plus
- 2+ years in a research-focused role, ideally in business intelligence or legal research
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize large data sets into clear, concise written summaries
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to follow complex instructions
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, adapt, and reprioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including experience producing polished presentations
- Service-oriented, professional, and collaborative, with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively with staff at all levels
- Experience at an AmLaw 100 firm, financial services, or professional services organization preferred
- Experience with research tools such as CapIQ, Bloomberg Law, Westlaw, Lexis, PitchBook, and CB Insights preferred
- Experience with generative AI, LLMs, or legal tech platforms preferred
- Experience with CRM and experience management systems such as Introhive, Salesforce, or Foundation preferred
- Intermediate Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, charting); Power Query or macros a plus
- Basic knowledge of financial datasets and investor reports
- Familiarity with legal concepts and terminology
Benefits
Comp & perks- Highly competitive salary and benefits package
- Discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance
- Hybrid, virtual or in-office work schedule