Market Intelligence Analyst (Legal)

Location: Chicago, Illinois; hybrid work

Target salary: $73,800–$94,100 annually if located in Illinois, plus bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Company

hirify.global is a law firm with a market intelligence function supporting marketing, business development, and data and AI initiatives.

What you will do

• Research and analyze clients, prospects, industries, competitors, markets, and emerging legal trends.
• Provide intelligence for pitches, RFPs, client meetings, strategic planning, lateral integration, and cross-selling.
• Prepare executive-ready briefings, company and individual profiles, benchmarking, and industry or regional studies.
• Develop and streamline competitive intelligence alerts and analyses using AI tools and custom AI solutions.
• Monitor significant deal activity and competitor developments using proprietary databases and market intelligence tools.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Business Development, Data & AI, Library, Client Intelligence, and Strategic Planning teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in competitive intelligence, market research, business research, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint for analyzing and presenting data.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, preserve confidentiality, and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• Strong client service orientation and ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in business, law, library sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in marketing or business development at a law firm, professional services firm, or market intelligence agency.
• Experience with PitchBook, S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg Law, Mergermarket, or similar tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement in Chicago.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Work across Marketing & Business Development and Data & AI teams.