Legal Business Development Specialist

Overview

• Contribute to the business development efforts of a leading law firm specializing in finance, tax, and restructuring practices.
• Collaborate with attorneys and marketing teams to create impactful proposals, pitch materials, and RFP responses.
• Support strategic planning initiatives and maintain directories and rankings submissions for practice groups.
• Assist in developing and executing cross-practice initiatives to enhance firm-wide business development strategies.
• Manage logistics for firm-produced events and conference sponsorships, ensuring seamless execution and follow-up.
• Maintain and update the firm’s experience database, tracking pitch and proposal activities effectively.
• Collaborate on marketing content creation, including newsletters, blogs, and client briefings.
• Provide feedback on coordinator performance and assist in lateral recruiting and integration processes.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and maintain proposal materials and RFP response content, ensuring alignment with branding and messaging standards.
• Coordinate logistics for practice-wide meetings, including agenda preparation and material distribution.
• Support the creation and execution of marketing collateral for assigned practices.
• Track and manage business development expenses, ensuring adherence to budgetary guidelines.
• Collaborate with attorneys on CLE presentations and client-focused initiatives.
• Facilitate the development of ranking submissions for directories such as Chambers USA and Legal 500.
• Enhance omni-channel marketing strategies for assigned practices, contributing to brand advancement.
• Provide day-to-day support for business development services, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing within a law firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with CRM systems is preferred.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines effectively.
• Experience with legal directories and rankings submissions is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to build relationships across teams.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, commuting to the office 3-4 days per week.
• Creative and resourceful approach to problem-solving and initiative-taking.