Business Development Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled professional to join our team in a Business Development Specialist role.
About the Role
This is a dynamic opportunity for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support our business development initiatives and foster a culture of collaboration.
The successful candidate will be part of our Business & Practice Development Team, working closely with colleagues to support practices with business development initiatives.
The role will be an integral part of our global Client Development & Marketing department, requiring the ability to confidently interact with attorneys and actively support their business development opportunities.
* Develop relationships with Finance and Financial Services lawyers to serve as point of contact for day-to-day marketing and business development needs, and identify marketing and branding opportunities.
* Prepare pitches and RFPs, including conducting/analysing market research and analysis on prospect companies and business sectors.
* Proofread and copyedit client-facing and internal marketing materials.
* Coordinate with lawyers and the global marketing team on award nominations, surveys and submissions for directory and ranking authorities such as Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and IFLR.
* Make recommendations for and coordinate sponsorships, memberships and event attendance at client and industry events to increase visibility and influence.
* Ensure content on website, biographies and in the firm's proposal database is current and updated proactively.
* Support initiatives in coordination with the practice groups' Business Development Managers in other firm offices and office leadership, and ensure these activities are tracked in relevant databases.
* Collaborate with marketing and other business professionals across the firm.
* Be knowledgeable of firm systems, software and conversant in technology used by marketing team and firm, identifying opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiency.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* A self-starter and team player mindset, able to accept direction while working independently.
* Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to interact with people at all levels.
* Demonstrated ability to confidently interact with attorneys and actively support their business development opportunities.
* Excellent prioritization and time management skills.
* Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.
* A commercial, pragmatic and positive outlook, responding effectively to rapidly changing circumstances and remaining calm under pressure.
* High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), child care support, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, and disability insurance.
About Us
We are a leading international law firm dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the '100 Best Companies to Work For' for 26 consecutive years.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.