Business Development Counsel

Ogletree Deakins•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ogletree Deakins' expanding Client Services department has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Counsel. The Business Development Counsel drafts, edits, and coordinates content for Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, pitches, and other business development materials. This position works closely with attorneys throughout the proposal process, from initial intake through final submission, and helps ensure that each response reflects the firm's value proposition and key differentiators.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.)
3+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
Strong writing, proofreading, and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with a wide range of individuals and respond to inquiries in a timely manner
Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to shifting deadlines, and act with a sense of urgency when needed
Ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team
Proven project management skills, with the ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion with sensitive client and business information
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Experience with Foundation or similar proposal platform
Experience using AI tools to increase efficiency, including in drafting

Responsibilities

Reviews and analyzes RFPs and pitch requests to determine requirements and scope
Holds kickoff calls with attorney stakeholders to align proposal strategy
Drafts initial proposals
Provides strategic input to attorneys on proposals
Reviews and edits legal strategy sections within proposals
Coordinates with attorneys and other departments to confirm all proposal requirements are met
Compiles and completes all necessary documents and attachments for submissions
Completes final review and submits the final proposal
Searches the firm's databases/platforms for information to include in proposals
Maintains marketing content within the proposal platform
Prepares reports on RFP team statistics for leadership
Conducts research on prospective and current clients to inform proposal strategy

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
a 401(k) matching program
Profit Sharing
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage
Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses
Tuition Reimbursement
an Employee Assistance Program