Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kay Search Group is a global AM25 law firm seeking a Senior Competitive Intelligence / Research Analyst. This role involves delivering sophisticated legal, corporate, and market intelligence to support the firm's attorneys, clients, and business development initiatives using advanced research platforms and AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex legal, corporate, financial, and competitive intelligence research using leading research platforms, AI tools, and proprietary resources
• Analyze research findings and prepare executive summaries, reports, and strategic insights to support client matters, business development, and cross-selling initiatives
• Utilize and evaluate a broad range of legal, financial, and business research resources, including Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Lexis, Westlaw, PitchBook, Practical Law, Refinitiv, FactSet, and other specialized databases
• Train and support attorneys and business professionals on research resources, best practices, and cost-effective research strategies while developing research guides and training materials
• Monitor legal, regulatory, corporate governance, M&A, and market developments to provide timely intelligence and current awareness updates
• Evaluate emerging research technologies, AI tools, and vendor resources while contributing to the Firm's knowledge management and research capabilities
• Manage multiple high-priority research requests simultaneously, delivering accurate, strategic work product in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Skills

• 8+ years of legal, corporate, competitive intelligence, or research experience within a law firm, corporate, or investment banking environment
• Strong expertise with legal, corporate, financial, litigation, and business research platforms, including experience utilizing AI-powered research tools
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and data analysis skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise executive-level work product
• Experience preparing competitive intelligence, executive summaries, market research, and business development reports for senior stakeholders
• Excellent project management, organizational, communication, and client service skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and business professionals while thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Master of Library Science (MLS) is highly preferred; equivalent legal research and reference experience may be considered

Benefits

• Bonus
• Annual performance incentives
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Retirement savings plan with firm contributions
• Generous pto
• Additional employee-focused perks

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