Competitive Intelligence Analyst

Competitive Intelligence Analyst O’Melveny has an immediate opening for a Competitive Intelligence Analyst in any of our West Coast offices. The Competitive Intelligence ("CI") Analyst will be responsible for producing strategic research on clients, industries, practices, competitors, legal issues, and emerging trends. The analyst will serve as a front‑line resource in preparing research deliverables for attorneys, business development staff, and firm‑wide leadership. The position reports to the Competitive Intelligence Manager and is part of the Business Intelligence and Marketing Technology unit within the Client Development department. Responsibilities Conduct legal and business research using platforms including Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, S&P Capital IQ, Pitchbook, Lex Machina, Courthouse News, PACER, and other providers. Prepare research reports on companies, industries, practices, competitors, legal issues, and emerging legal trends to support business development efforts. Leverage artificial intelligence tools for research, with an understanding of their risks, benefits, and suitable use cases (e.g., Harvey, Copilot, Gemini, and AI tools embedded in legacy resources). Curate data‑driven newsletters involving clients, practices, industries, peers, and emerging trends; familiarity with Lexis Newsdesk or similar news aggregators is a plus. Track emerging legal issues and trends by creating and processing alerts to update attorneys on key developments. Proactively connect data from the firm’s intranet, CRM, and Experience Databases with external market developments to create actionable business opportunities. Assist with the firm’s Litigation and Trend Spotting initiative to drive business opportunities for attorneys in real time. Prepare ROI reports to support CI initiatives. Ideal Candidate Have 3–5 years of experience in competitive intelligence, market intelligence, corporate research, or a similar role in a law firm or professional services setting. Be able to work independently and balance competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Be a highly communicative team player with strong attention to detail. Have advanced skills in core business software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Have experience with most of the following online research platforms: Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, S&P Capital IQ, Pitchbook, Lex Machina, Courthouse News, PACER. Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher; candidates with a JD, MBA, or MLS/MLIS are preferred. Salary range in California: $110,000 – $130,000. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and location. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information, or to be considered for this position, please apply online at Response will be given to candidates who closely meet our qualifications. EOE M/F/D/V. No phone inquiries please. #J-18808-Ljbffr O'Melveny & Myers