Competitive Intelligence Analyst at McGuireWoods LLP

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Data Analysis, Market Research, Business Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Intelligence, Data Synthesis, Communication, Excel, Power Query, Macros, SQL, Python, Attention To Detail, Collaboration

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Overview McGuireWoods is seeking a Competitive Intelligence Analyst to join one of the most innovative CI teams in the legal industry. This is an exciting opportunity for a curious, self-driven, and analytical thinker who thrives on connecting research and data to strategic decision-making. In this role, you’ll play a key part in informing the firm’s business development strategy by proactively researching market trends, competitor activity, and client opportunities. If you're energized by asking smart questions, spotting patterns, and turning data into actionable insights, we’d love to hear from you. McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data. Responsibilities Conduct in-depth research and analysis on industries, markets, clients, and competitors to support business development and strategic growth initiatives. Utilize external databases and internal systems to gather intelligence across practices, geographies, and sectors. Benchmark the firm’s performance against competitors and identify opportunities for differentiation. Support firmwide campaigns and strategic initiatives with tailored research and insights. Participate in testing and evaluating emerging research tools and legal technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality, accessibility, and reporting. Contribute to process improvements and help define best practices for the Competitive Intelligence function. Provide responsive, high-quality support to attorneys and stakeholders across the firm. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required (data science, economics, statistics, business or a related field preferred). Experience in data analysis and market research welcomed. Experience in a professional services environment, especially a law firm, strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to conduct proactive, independent research and synthesize complex findings. Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present information clearly and persuasively. Prior experience using external tools such as S&P’s Capital IQ, PitchBook, Westlaw, Lex Machina, and other competitive intelligence and financial resources is beneficial. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with advanced features like Power Query or macros is a plus. Knowledge of or interest in SQL and Python is a plus. A natural curiosity and collaborative spirit with a strong attention to detail. Willingness to work overtime, as needed. Have more questions? Connect with a recruiter directly. #LI-ER1

Responsibilities

The analyst will conduct in-depth research on industries, markets, clients, and competitors to support business development and strategic growth initiatives using various internal and external data sources. Key duties include benchmarking firm performance, supporting firmwide campaigns, testing new research tools, and collaborating with teams to improve data quality and reporting.