Covington is seeking a detail-oriented research specialist to conduct market and competitive intelligence research and to support the firm’s client relationship management program on a wide variety of research activities. This position reports to the Marketing Research Manager, based in London, United Kingdom.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- ?Conduct, manage and support the production of accurate client, industry, market and competitive intelligence research and analysis in support of pitches, RFPs and a variety of other business development and strategic planning initiatives.
- Interpret and analyze research data and news developments and distill them into concise, understandable summaries and graphic formats
- Assist in the development of primary and secondary market research in support of strategic planning and specific marketing initiatives, as required
- Assist with the preparation of company profiles, bios, news research and corporate transactional, regulatory compliance and litigation reports
- Conduct and/or participate in work product quality review and audits
- Assist with any other duties assigned to fully meet the requirements and needs of the team/department
- Excellent writing skills at a professional audience level
Qualifications:
- Solid knowledge of legal issues by industry
- Experience in performing legal analysis and issue spotting
- Familiarity with news, legal and business information sources and a wide variety of interdisciplinary materials
- Ability to set priorities, manage projects and adhere to critical deadlines
- Integrity, accountability and resourcefulness
- Critical thinking and analytical skills and attention to detail and accuracy
- University or college degree
- Minimum of five years’ experience performing business-related research and analysis on markets, industries, companies, and individuals
- Experience in a law firm or other professional services firm environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required, experience in Salesforce client relationship management software preferred
- Experience in social media monitoring highly desirable
Workplace Type: Hybrid As Needed.
?To apply please send resume to [email protected].
