Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Competitive Intelligence Manager
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 22 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.
Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr
What You’ll Do Do you excel at turning data into strategic insights that shape business growth? As the Manager, Competitive Intelligence, you will lead Kirkland & Ellis’ firmwide Competitive Intelligence (CI) team, which provides critical market knowledge to drive new business initiatives forward.
Lead firmwide CI operations – Direct the day-to-day management of the Competitive Intelligence group, ensuring seamless delivery of research services.
Oversee strategic research projects – Manage time-sensitive requests and large-scale initiatives, including company profiles, relationship analyses, biographical dossiers, and competitive metrics.
Guide and develop talent – Supervise and mentor CI team members, conducting performance reviews and supporting professional development.
Drive insight generation – Cultivate a deep understanding of Kirkland’s clientele and practice groups while staying ahead of industry trends and best practices in competitive intelligence.
Collaborate across functions – Partner with attorneys, Marketing, and Business Development colleagues to provide actionable intelligence that supports client development and business growth.
Ensure quality and standards – Maintain high data and research standards, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and relevance in all outputs.
Adapt to evolving priorities – Manage shifting requests and emerging needs, balancing long-term projects with urgent assignments.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree required with master’s degree preferred, with 7+ years of competitive intelligence experience in a law firm or corporate environment.
Team leadership – Proven ability to manage and develop a professional staff.
Collaboration & communication – Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively at all organizational levels, with excellent verbal and written communication.
Analytical expertise – Exceptional research, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Professional qualities – A proactive, self-starter mindset with strong organizational, time management, and planning skills; ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Technical proficiency – Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and market intelligence/legal research platforms (Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, BoardEx, S&P Capital IQ, Preqin, The Deal Pipeline, Pitchbook, Mergermarket). Experience with CRM/database software such as InterAction or Salesforce is a plus.
Compensation The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.
Compensation Range Chicago: $150,000 - $165,000
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Law Practice
Equal Employment Opportunity All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr
What You’ll Do Do you excel at turning data into strategic insights that shape business growth? As the Manager, Competitive Intelligence, you will lead Kirkland & Ellis’ firmwide Competitive Intelligence (CI) team, which provides critical market knowledge to drive new business initiatives forward.
Lead firmwide CI operations – Direct the day-to-day management of the Competitive Intelligence group, ensuring seamless delivery of research services.
Oversee strategic research projects – Manage time-sensitive requests and large-scale initiatives, including company profiles, relationship analyses, biographical dossiers, and competitive metrics.
Guide and develop talent – Supervise and mentor CI team members, conducting performance reviews and supporting professional development.
Drive insight generation – Cultivate a deep understanding of Kirkland’s clientele and practice groups while staying ahead of industry trends and best practices in competitive intelligence.
Collaborate across functions – Partner with attorneys, Marketing, and Business Development colleagues to provide actionable intelligence that supports client development and business growth.
Ensure quality and standards – Maintain high data and research standards, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and relevance in all outputs.
Adapt to evolving priorities – Manage shifting requests and emerging needs, balancing long-term projects with urgent assignments.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree required with master’s degree preferred, with 7+ years of competitive intelligence experience in a law firm or corporate environment.
Team leadership – Proven ability to manage and develop a professional staff.
Collaboration & communication – Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively at all organizational levels, with excellent verbal and written communication.
Analytical expertise – Exceptional research, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Professional qualities – A proactive, self-starter mindset with strong organizational, time management, and planning skills; ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Technical proficiency – Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and market intelligence/legal research platforms (Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, BoardEx, S&P Capital IQ, Preqin, The Deal Pipeline, Pitchbook, Mergermarket). Experience with CRM/database software such as InterAction or Salesforce is a plus.
Compensation The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.
Compensation Range Chicago: $150,000 - $165,000
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Law Practice
Equal Employment Opportunity All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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