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Original posting from Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Davies is a top-tier Canadian law firm focused on high-stakes matters. With offices in Montréal, Toronto and New York, we are consistently at the centre of the most challenging deals and cases in Canada and abroad.
A position at Davies is more than just a job. When you join the firm, you will be welcomed by a team that places as much emphasis on supporting its people as it does on serving its prestigious clients. As such, we have created a collaborative environment where team members of all backgrounds feel appreciated and are encouraged to share their ideas while working alongside some of the brightest legal and business professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and experience.
Role Overview
We are looking to fill an existing vacancy. This role is a strong entry point into Marketing and Competitive Intelligence (CI), with a focus on data, analysis and building practical skills over time.
It is a data-focused role, working with structured datasets including CRM extracts, internal reporting and external market data to help the firm understand its performance, track competitors and support marketing and business development opportunities.
The successful candidate will gather, organize and analyze data, and learn how to turn it into clear, useful information. The focus is on accurate data, structured reporting and supporting analysis.
Over time, the Analyst will build the skills to move from supporting analysis to contributing to how the firm understands its market and makes strategic decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Data Collection and Reporting
- Extract, clean and organize data from CRM systems, experience databases and internal reports
- Build and maintain Excel-based trackers and basic dashboards to monitor client activity, deal flow and competitor trends
- Work with large datasets, ensuring accuracy, consistency and usability
- Support the development of repeatable reporting processes
Market Data and Competitor Analysis
- Track league tables, including Bloomberg and Mergermarket, and update internal datasets
- Monitor competitor activity including hires, mandates and public announcements
- Maintain structured datasets to support ongoing market analysis
- Support the preparation of competitor profiles and market summaries
Analysis Support
- Contribute to identifying patterns and trends in data
- Assist in drafting summaries and reports based on data and research
- Support senior team members in translating data into clear takeaways
Marketing and Business Development Support
- Respond to data requests from marketing and business development teams
- Support go-to-market efforts with accurate, timely data
Tools and Data Management
- Work regularly in Excel and CRM systems to support reporting and analysis
- Help maintain data quality and consistency across systems
- Support improvements to templates, trackers and reporting processes
- Work closely with marketing, business development and other internal teams
- Take direction from senior CI team members while building confidence and independence
- Contribute to a team environment focused on accuracy, clarity and responsiveness
What Success Looks Like
- Data is accurate, complete and reliable
- Reporting is clear, consistent and easy to use
- Outputs support the work of others and reduce rework
- Growing confidence in working with data and identifying trends
- Progression from supporting analysis to contributing to it
Qualifications And Experience
- One to four (1–4) years of experience in data analysis, research, business intelligence or a related degree
- Strong Excel skills, including working with large datasets, formulas and data manipulation
- Experience working with CRM or structured datasets is an asset
- Comfort working with numbers and detail-oriented tasks
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in professional services is helpful but not required
- Bilingual French and English is an asset for Montréal
Salary Range
The expected starting salary range for this role is $60,000 - $75,000. The final offer will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.
Davies is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace for candidates and firm members with disabilities. Please let us know of any accommodations you may require at any time during the recruitment process.