Organization Name |
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP |
Job Title |
Research Analyst |
Job Type |
Full Time (Permanent) |
Location |
Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Posting Date |
03/05/2024 |
Application Deadline |
05/31/2024 |
Compensation |
TBD |
Target Audience |
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Job Category |
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Job Description |
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, is growing their team! We are currently looking for a Research Analyst to join the Business Intelligence team in the Client Relations & Marketing department. This position will report to the Director, Business Intelligence. We welcome applicants from Montréal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver.
The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of business research and analysis projects, leveraging internal and external resources to provide actionable insights to help with business development efforts and strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be interacting with stakeholders across all offices and departments. The Analyst must have strong business research and analytical skills, a passion for data-driven work, be technologically savvy, comfortable with numbers/statistics, and a team player who can manage a high volume of work and competing priorities, while adhering to the highest levels of quality standards and operational procedures. This position is multidisciplinary, bringing together the areas of business development research (BD), competitive intelligence (CI) and market intelligence (MI). You will have general knowledge of each area and be agile to apply your skills based on business need. You must be acutely aware of global events/current affairs in the context of the Canadian market and understand the rapidly changing dynamics of the legal services market. A successful candidate will have a general understanding of corporate transactions including M&A, capital markets and private equity. The Business Intelligence team has an integral part in advancing the Firm’s insights of our clients and key markets. The team brings together internal and external data and information, often seemingly unimportant and unrelated, to derive insights, identify opportunities and competitive threats, and support strategic decision-making. The team provides seamless service to business development professionals and lawyers across all our offices, with an emphasis on quality, responsiveness, innovation, and actionable insight. Primary responsibilities include: Research & Analysis (60%) • Undertake business development research using internal and external resources and databases Systems & Data Collection/Reporting (40%) • Collect business development data and interpret for entry into internal databases Additional Responsibilities: Technology & Resources Evaluation • Participate in major technology evaluations and contribute throughout the technology lifecycle (i.e., business case development, technical requirements analysis, RFPs, implementation, change management, training, maintenance, and decommissioning) Market Developments • Stay current on trends and technologies in data analysis, business research, and legal marketing Professional Development • Attend conferences as directed Qualifications Education/Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in business, information science, applied technology or equivalent is required, along with a minimum of three years of relevant experience in the legal or professional services industry. Skills/Abilities: • Working knowledge of BD/CI/MI concepts and strong business acumen How to Apply: To apply for this position, please submit your application and include your cover letter and résumé directly to our application portal. Blakes wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Who We Are At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for not only our clients but also our employees. As a winner of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with the hiring and retaining top talent and then helping them succeed/thrive. Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures. The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation. |
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https://www.blakes.com/join-blakes/careers/administrative-staff/research-analyst |
Research Analyst
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