Competitive Intelligence Analyst

Holland & Knight; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) and profit-sharing

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Holland & Knight is seeking a Competitive Intelligence Analyst to support business development and marketing efforts through research and analysis. The role involves preparing competitive intelligence reports, conducting in-depth research on law firms, industries, and market trends.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree, 2 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in research tools. This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Intermediate understanding of legal systems and research methods.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Competitive Intelligence research on law firms and market trends.
• Prepare competitive intelligence reports in response to target opportunities.
• Transform complex data into actionable business insights.

Skills

Legal systems and concepts understanding

Research methods knowledge

Critical evaluation skills

Communication skills

MS Office Suite proficiency

Data visualization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (preferred)

Tools

S&P Capital IQ

Pitchbook

Westlaw

Lexis

Power BI

Microsoft CoPilot

Job description

We are seeking a Competitive Intelligence Analyst to join our team. The analyst will support the firm’s business development, competitive intelligence, and marketing efforts by delivering research and analysis through industry-standard databases and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Appropriately scope, research, and prepare competitive intelligence reports and analysis in response to specific target opportunities.
• Conduct Competitive Intelligence research on law firms, industries, clients, and market trends.
• Develop Intelligence Briefs (Company Level) and Industry Briefs (Market/Industry Level) by researching individual companies and markets/industries and synthesizing results into summary form, including company overview and areas of opportunity, industry overview and trends, key contacts and market segments, prospect lists by industry, and transaction lists.
• Demonstrate ability to transform complex data into actionable business insights through the analysis of large datasets and the effective use of data analytics tools such as Excel and Power BI.
• Apply AI‑powered research and business intelligence tools to strengthen research capabilities and identify emerging trends and opportunities.
• Locate market information for development of client and target lists.
• Exercise judgment and accountability in meetings or communicating effectively around deadlines.
• Perform highly reliable quantitative and qualitative analysis, projections, and plans, presenting interpretations and recommendations to senior management.
• In collaboration with senior information professionals, develop strategic advice on how best to leverage internal and external resources to address challenges faced by the firm and its attorneys.
• Proactively track Holland & Knight's competitive position in geographic locations, industries and practices.
• Develop an understanding of each section and practice group’s targets, needs, and goals; assisting with materials and information to help shape plans and competitive positioning.
• Grow individual subject matter expertise (SME) in the legal competitive intelligence field, maintaining knowledge of trends and industry developments.
• Establish and maintain an understanding of the information needs, workflow, and preferences of users and stakeholders to support and improve ease of access to information.
• Attend research training, legal vendor training, knowledge sharing sessions, and other continuing education toward maintaining highest quality service output.
• Support the firm's information resource stewardship; comply with all information security, privacy, confidentiality, and licensing requirements while educating all users.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule and full attention to work activities during business hours unless otherwise approved.
• Perform special projects and duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Intermediate understanding of legal systems and concepts, awareness of the legal industry and current trends.
• Intermediate knowledge of research methods and competencies, including efficient and cost‑effective research strategies and basic economic and business indicators.
• Ability to apply research plans, conduct reference interviews, review information, logically organize information, and integrate findings into final work product.
• Critical evaluation skills: answer reference questions, identify relevant legal authority and information sources, assess credibility, currency, and validity of information, and explain thought process and scope of research.
• Knowledge of tools such as S&P Capital IQ, Pitchbook, Westlaw, and Lexis.
• Familiarity with AI productivity tools such as Microsoft CoPilot and Harvey.
• Some familiarity with APIs and data visualization.
• Professionalism and leadership: strong service values, sound judgment, discretion, strategic thinking, independent problem solving, and accountability.
• Good communication skills: active listening, clear writing, professional speaking, cultural sensitivity, emotional intelligence, and civility.
• Presentation experience, including persuasive and confident speech and writing.
• Commitment to relationship building, team building, and collaboration.
• Future‑focused outlook with stakeholder engagement toward surfacing and communicating problems, challenges, and opportunities.
• Self‑awareness of knowledge gaps and commitment to continuing education.
• Team‑minded and diplomatic with engagement in mentorship and knowledge sharing.
• Independent motivation.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, and other data visualization tools.
• Ability to adapt and apply new technologies and workflows.
• Demonstrated stress management skills and effective prioritization of workload.

Required Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 2 years legal, corporate, or industry research experience; or library professional or library paraprofessional experience; or professional services marketing experience; preferably in a law firm setting or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA‑accredited school or equivalent degree preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans, including coverage for domestic partners.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Tax‑advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; dependent‑care FSAs.
• Health advocacy services.
• Behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members.
• 401(k) and profit‑sharing.
• Backup dependent care and senior care planning support.
• Resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid leave for new parents.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the process may contact [e-mail].

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