<p>Job ID: 8591</p> <p>Updated: Dec 9, 2025</p> <p>Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States</p> <p>Category: Business Development</p> <p>Apply Now</p> <p>Share:</p> <p>About Kirkland & Ellis</p> <p>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.</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <p>Are you driven to uncover insights, connect data points, and deliver intelligence that empowers strategic decision-making? As a Senior Competitive Intelligence Specialist, you will support Kirkland & Ellis' Competitive Intelligence team within the Firm's broader Business Development function. In this role, you'll transform complex research into actionable intelligence that strengthens our market position and fuels new business initiatives. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across time zones, contributing to a highly engaged international team dedicated to delivering clear, compelling research that informs firmwide strategy.</p> <ul> <li>Develop intelligence reports by researching clients, prospective clients, competitors, and industries to support strategic planning and business development priorities. </li><li>Conduct in-depth research across the Firm's practice areas using a wide range of internal and external sources covering industries, geographies, and transaction types. </li><li>Analyze and interpret data to compile competitive metrics and deliver insights aligned with stakeholder needs. </li><li>Monitor news and market developments to support proactive Competitive Intelligence (CI) initiatives. </li><li>Manage stakeholder relationships by clarifying expectations, delivering responsive support, and maintaining a high level of service. </li><li>Contribute to team initiatives and assist with additional projects and duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>What You'll Bring</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree, with a Master's degree in library and information science preferred; with 5+ years of research or competitive intelligence experience in a law firm or professional services environment. </li><li>Research and analytical strengths: Ability to synthesize information, interpret trends, troubleshoot issues, and present findings clearly. </li><li>Communication and collaboration skills: Comfortable working with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels while maintaining a polished, professional presence. </li><li>Adaptability and judgment: Ability to pivot quickly, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. </li><li>Attention to detail: Demonstrated accuracy, accountability, and commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism. </li><li>Technical expertise: Advanced proficiency with market intelligence and legal research platforms, including AlphaSense, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, BoardEx, S&P Capital IQ, Preqin, The Deal Pipeline, Pitchbook, and Mergermarket; experience with client relationship management (CRM) systems such as InterAction or Salesforce is a plus. Strong command of Microsoft Office needed. </li></ul> <p>If you're energized by the opportunity to turn information into insight-and insight into meaningful business impact-we'd love to hear from you!</p> <p>Compensation</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Compensation Range:</p> <p>Chicago: $120,000 - $135,000</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MP1</p>