Analyst, Competitive Intelligence

Paul Hastings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays & PTO

401(k) & Profit Sharing

International Travel Insurance

Prepaid Legal Insurance

Employee Discounts

Transportation & Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Paul Hastings in New York seeks an Analyst, Competitive Intelligence to support global business development and strategic growth by delivering research and competitive insights. The Analyst identifies new opportunities, assists client pitches, and monitors market and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.

You will collaborate across business development, marketing and the attorney teams to produce clear, data‑driven insights, with strong attention to detail and proactivity in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (emphasis in research, law or business preferred).
• At least 3 years of research or business development experience (professional services industry experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth market and competitive research on key companies, individuals, and industry sectors to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Deliver insightful, actionable analysis by distilling complex research into clear, actionable intelligence reports and summaries.
• Actively track industry movements and emerging trends across multiple sectors to surface new business opportunities and strategic leads.
• Research and prepare biographical information on potential clients.
• Leverage advanced research platforms—such as Lexis, Capital IQ, Lex Machina, PitchBook, and Bloomberg Law—to deliver accurate, data‑driven insights.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with business development and marketing, attorneys, research services and other key stakeholders to support practice initiatives and strategic projects.

Skills

Excel / Pivot tables / VLOOKUP

Data analysis

Written & verbal communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Research synthesis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lexis

Capital IQ

Lex Machina

PitchBook

Bloomberg Law

Job description

Job Title

Analyst, Competitive Intelligence

Location

New York

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Job Description Summary

We have an opening for an Analyst, Competitive Intelligence. The Analyst, Competitive Intelligence supports Paul Hastings' global business development and strategic growth initiatives by delivering actionable research and competitive intelligence. The role identifies new business opportunities, supports client pitches, and monitors market, target, and competitor activity to inform strategic decision-making. Successful candidates demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and creativity, while taking ownership of their work, proactively identifying opportunities to add value, and working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative, results‑driven team.

Job Description

• Perform in-depth market and competitive research on key companies, individuals, and industry sectors to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Deliver insightful, actionable analysis by distilling complex research into clear, actionable intelligence reports and summaries.
• Actively track industry movements and emerging trends across multiple sectors to surface new business opportunities and strategic leads.
• Research and prepare biographical information on potential clients.
• Leverage advanced research platforms—such as Lexis, Capital IQ, Lex Machina, PitchBook, and Bloomberg Law—to deliver accurate, data‑driven insights.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with business development and marketing, attorneys, research services and other key stakeholders to support practice initiatives and strategic projects.

Proficiencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate Excel capabilities including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data visualization tools.
• Highly analytical with strong critical‑thinking skills; adept at transforming complex data sets into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, enabling effective communication and collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
• Team‑oriented professional with a client‑focused mindset, consistently demonstrating professionalism and a collaborative spirit.
• Inquisitive, with a talent for connecting dots and synthesizing diverse information into cohesive narratives.
• Organized, with a proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines in fast‑paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (emphasis in research, law or business preferred).
• At least 3 years of research or business development experience (professional services industry experience preferred).

Salary

Salary wage range for New York: minimum $70,000, maximum $88,000 annually. Actual pay may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
• Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)
• Retirement Plan Consulting
• Anniversary Bonus Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Transportation and Commuter Benefits
• International Travel Insurance
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
• Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• And More!

EEO Statement

Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to applicable local law, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the relevant fair chance ordinance.