Business Development Coordinator
About The Position
Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth. The firm is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support the execution of marketing and business development initiatives for the firm’s corporate practice. This position’s core function is to provide essential tactical support to the fast-paced team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is interested in developing a career in law firm business development and gaining exposure to the work of many of the world's most influential companies. This role reports to the Senior Business Development Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required, with a degree in marketing, business or related field a plus.
- 1+ year of experience in related field (equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered)
- Strong customer service ethic
- Exemplary communication skills, both verbal and written
- Extremely detail-oriented, with superior proofreading and fact checking skills
- Efficient, highly organized and ability to stay productive under pressure with tight deadlines
- Ability to multi-task
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Aptitude for learning new software, systems, databases, and procedures quickly
- Ability to work independently and in team environments
- Self-motivated and positive attitude
Nice To Haves
- degree in marketing, business or related field a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support and drive marketing and business development initiatives for the corporate practice
- Participate in the successful production and execution of client events, speaking engagements, and sponsorships, including analyzing attendee lists, preparing mailing lists, creating tailored materials, supporting attorney follow-up, and tracking outcomes and activities in the CRM system
- Prepare compelling marketing and business development collateral, including basic and tailored pitch materials
- Conduct in-depth research on markets, technologies, companies, and individuals for the industry group attorneys
- Support the Business Development team’s pitch tracking and reporting activities
- Collaborate with the firmwide business development team to support and drive industry, practice, and technology innovation initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
