Competitive Intelligence Research Analyst

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms, with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking a Competitive Intelligence Research Analyst.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Competitive Intelligence, the Competitive Intelligence Research Analyst interacts with a local and virtual team of colleagues and uses an extensive collection of internal and external resources to gather, filter, synthesize, organize, package, and deliver business and competitive intelligence information necessary to support firm-wide business and client development.

This position will reside in either our Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, or Seattle office and offers a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities:

Research

• Performs in-depth research using Lexis Advance, Westlaw Precision, Bloomberg Law, S&P Capital IQ, Merger Market, Lex Machina or other sources.

• Analyzes external data as it relates to current and potential clients, industries, and practices.

• Identifies potential areas of cross-selling and promotional opportunities in providing legal services to new and existing clients/markets.

• Participates in research projects in response to lawyer needs, conducts research to support client pitches and provides needed information for responding to RFPs.

• Monitors legal industry trends such as economic, political and regulatory trends impacting the legal community, and their relevance to Firm initiatives.

Presentation/Products

• Uses tools and technology to gather and disseminate CI deliverables.

• Creates and distributes a variety of CI products – analytical reports with Lateral Profiles, biographical summaries of key executives, client and company profiles, competitive benchmarking, and market and industry reports.

• Uses databases, TeamSite wiki pages, etc. to share resources and to communicate with team members.

• Upholds and promotes CI industry ethical standards.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Library Science or equivalent.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a research-focused role in a law firm or other professional services environment, including experience researching and analyzing litigation, intellectual property prosecution, transactions, companies, industries, and markets.

• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Advanced skills using research tools such as Lexis Advance, Nexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, S&P Capital IQ, Merger Market, Lex Machina, and PitchBook.

• Must demonstrate project management skills, strong customer service skills, planning/organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication, be a self-starter, have the ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands and to interact with all levels of management and departments.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting “Careers.”

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For positions in Los Angeles, CA, and Seattle, WA, the salary range for this job posting is: 87,800.00 - $140,450.00.

For positions in Chicago, IL, the salary range for this job posting is: $80,500.00 - $128,800.00.

For positions in Silicon Valley, the salary range for this job posting is: $91,500.00 - $146,325.00

The base salary wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.  Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.  Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.  Employees will also receive: 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 2 personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year.  In accordance with state applicable law, eligible employees will earn 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked.  Eligible employees may also take up to five days off for bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

California Applicants: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or talent.acquisition@morganlewis.com

If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.