Marketing & Business Development Senior Specialist

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Marketing and Business Development Support

* Produce tailored pitch materials and proposals, including relevant and compelling firm messaging, experience, and accolades, in line with firm brand guidelines

* Support RFP processes, including liaising with other firm departments

* Work with the business development team to manage activities and experience of attorneys, including development of business plans and assisting with tracking and follow-up of new business opportunities

* Maintain BD prospects lists, and track BD efforts, opportunities and outcomes

* Oversee production of marketing requests (newsletters, ads, invitations) with Graphic Designers as needed.

* Maintain and update website pages, pitch templates, and practice descriptions for timely access.

* Coordinate and support the directories process, including producing draft submissions and reference lists for manager review; tracking timelines, deadlines and researcher assignments; coordinating communications and interviews; and related efforts

* Coordinate and execute attorney photo shoots, including all logistics

* Support additional profile-raising activities from time to time as determined by the needs of the firm

Client Events, Conferences, Speaking Engagements and Sponsorships

* Plan and execute firm-hosted client events in collaboration with partners and the Events team

* Coordinate with appropriate venues, vendors and internal stakeholders regarding all aspects of events, including budgets, timelines, program materials, logistics, invitations, nametags, handouts, signage, promotional items, catering, AV set-up, booking of appropriate rooms/layout, etc.

* Support third-party event sponsorships and speaking engagements

* Identify external conference speaking opportunities for attorneys by monitoring event calendars, trade and legal publications, competitor websites and business news

* Maintain events calendar for designated partners and practices

Communications and Public Relations

* Identify, draft and manage award submissions for designated partners and practices

* Maintain an awards calendar for designated partners and practices

* Liaise with the Communications team to ensure all recognitions are announced on the Firm's website and social channels

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

* Undergraduate degree is required.

* 4 - 5 years of relevant experience in a BD role in a professional services firm environment; law firm experience in a Litigation practice area and/or subject-matter knowledge of multiple Litigation practice disciplines is strongly preferred (including, among others, Commercial, Investigations & Enforcement, White-Collar Defense, Antitrust & Competition, Intellectual Property, Securities Litigation & Enforcement).

* Familiarity with court systems, regulators, and litigation-specific resources (e.g., Lex Machina, Bloomberg Law, CapitalIQ)

* Process-oriented with strong time and project management skills; ability to prioritize and work within tight deadlines

* Effective communicator and collaborator with all levels of firm personnel.

* Must demonstrate reliability and build trust through consistent performance and responsiveness with attorneys, fellow Client Development & Marketing team members and other firm departments

* Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to connect information across platforms and provide value-added input.

* Exceptional writing skills

* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat; InDesign experience preferred.

* Experience with CRMS and events platforms such as InterAction and Vuture.

* Willingness to travel between offices and work occasional extended hours as needed.