Sector Analyst

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Sector Analyst. This position could be based in any of our U.S. offices (Austin; Chicago; Boston; Houston; Los Angeles; New York; Menlo Park; Orange County; Portland; Sacramento; San Francisco; Santa Monica; Seattle; Washington DC; or Wheeling, WV) and consideration given for 100% remote US locations.

Objective: As a Sector Analyst, you will support the firm's strategy regarding sector understanding and development. You will be part of a team of analysts producing insightful content on key sectors of interest to the firm. Your role will involve developing models and products that help our Market Intelligence and Practices teams stay abreast of sector and market changes, as well as producing topical and geopolitical insights to aid business growth.

What will I do? The Sector and Market Analyst will proactively monitor legal, geopolitical, and economic issues affecting chosen sectors, produce detailed and insightful research, and support thought leadership initiatives. You will collaborate with key Firm departments and members of Firm leadership to execute on the Firm's sector and market strategy.

How will I spend my time? You will spend most of your time on these responsibilities:

Research and Analysis Support

Develop a strong understanding of the interests of the chosen Practice and an appreciation of the client base.
• Proactively monitor legal, geopolitical, and economic issues that affect the chosen sector to identify areas for further research.
• Produce detailed, insightful research that synthesizes market sentiment and provides analysis. Output may be in written reports or PowerPoint decks.
• Develop and design information products such as models, dashboards, and webpages to encourage wider understanding of sector business cycles and key metrics.

Thought Leadership and Industry Monitoring

• Support thought leadership initiatives with in-depth research support.
• Stay abreast of industry developments, regulatory changes, and technological advances that could influence the firm's strategy.
• Interpret complex data sets to identify patterns, correlations, and growth opportunities.

Collaboration and Relationship Building

• Build and maintain productive relationships with senior lawyers, key stakeholders, and peers across the business.
• Leverage the expertise of our Research and Market Intelligence team to enhance collaborative efforts.

Data Management and Reporting

• Utilize PowerBI and other analytical tools to create dynamic reports and dashboards that integrate the firm and market view of sectors and markets.
• Create reports using the functionality of Word and PowerPoint, and demonstrate competency in the use of Excel.

• Likely previous experience in consultancy, professional services firms, investment banking, corporate strategy departments, or media.
• Strong writing skills, including the ability to abstract and summarize complex arguments and draw conclusions that align with the firm's interests and/or help to identify opportunities.
• Numerical fluency and the ability to present data effectively, either through graphics or text.
• Ability to build and develop relationships at all levels of the organization and have credibility as an expert.
• Strong technical skills in key information products relevant to their sector and financial databases.
• Experience creating reports using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to utilize PowerBI and other analytical tools to create dynamic reports and dashboards.
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to think about the bigger picture in respect of how research can support the success of the organization.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload.
• 5+ years of relevant research experience. Ability to produce decision ready reports/presentations essential. Commercial approach, strong writing and numerical skills and ability to present data in an easily digestible format.

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology & innovation, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets worldwide. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality legal advice through our diverse teams and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Digital Firm of 2020, and in the past five years, the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times and runner-up twice. For the ninth year in a row, Fortune named Orrick to its 2024 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more about our awesome employee experience here: Fortune 100 Great Place To Work certified company.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between

• California Major Markets* $77,000 - $140,000
• New York City $83,000 - $140,000
• National $72,000 - $115,000

* California Major Markets includes San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica. All other California locations fall within National range.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. This role is eligible to employees will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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