AI-Driven Market Intelligence Analyst (Hybrid)

Sidley Austin LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Market Intelligence Analyst to join the Data & AI team in Chicago. You will deliver market, client, and competitive insights to inform strategy and support business development across the firm.

This role requires strong analytical skills, experience in competitive intelligence, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations for partners and BD teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• 3 years of relevant experience in competitive intelligence, market research, business research, or related field.
• Ability to work proactively and independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
• Strong client service orientation and focus on high-quality deliverables.
• Extensive skills with MS Excel and PowerPoint for analyzing and presenting data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis related to clients, prospects, industries, competitors, markets, and emerging legal trends.
• Deliver actionable intelligence to support pitches, RFPs, client meetings, strategic planning, lateral integration, and cross-selling opportunities.
• Monitor legal industry developments, competitor activity, mergers, and market positioning.
• Produce executive-ready briefings, profiles, benchmarking, and industry studies for lawyers and BD leadership.
• Own and streamline Cross-practice Thought Leadership competitive intelligence alerts and analyses using AI tools.
• Develop and deploy improved competitive intelligence processes using AI for Thought Leadership with Market Intelligence Manager.
• Monitor and report on significant deal activity across industries using proprietary databases and AI tools.
• Ensure timely, high-quality deliverables across all research assignments and intelligence products.
• Collaborate with Library, Client Intelligence, Strategic Planning, and other business services teams as needed.
• Build relationships across Marketing & BD and Data & AI teams to identify BD needs and build solutions.

Skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Verbal & written communication

Autonomy

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (four-year college or university)

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PitchBook

S&P Capital IQ

Bloomberg Law

Mergermarket

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Market Intelligence Analyst to join the Data & AI team in Chicago. You will deliver market, client, and competitive insights to inform strategy and support business development across the firm.

This role requires strong analytical skills, experience in competitive intelligence, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations for partners and BD teams.