Business Development Senior Coordinator

Sidley Austin•New York, NY

8d•$75,000 - $82,000

About The Position

The Business Development Senior Coordinator is a key member of the Marketing Department who supports assigned practice and/or industry groups with business development and marketing projects. The coordinator learns about the groups’ services, lawyers, and clients, and collaborates with colleagues across offices and functions on integrated business development and marketing efforts. The role supports proposals, pitches, formal RFP responses, group marketing infrastructure, rankings and awards submissions, website and intranet updates, written content, client and market research, branded materials, and client programs and firm-sponsored events. The position requires strong writing, organization, attention to detail, judgment, communication, relationship-building, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with discretion and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure. The target salary range for this role is $75,000–$82,000 if located in New York. Salaries vary by location and are based on factors including the relevant market, skills, experience, and education. The compensation package includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
At least two years of business development and/or marketing-related experience.
Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good judgment.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and superior relationship-building skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
Ability to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.

Nice To Haves

Business development or marketing experience in a law firm or other professional services organization.
Working knowledge of customer relationship, pipeline, and experience management databases such as InterAction, Salesforce, and/or Foundation.
Familiarity with relevant company and market research tools, as well as law firm rankings, awards, and league table publications.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing new business proposals, capability pitches, and formal RFP responses.
Maintain business development infrastructure, including written collateral, experience databases and matter lists, contact lists, and opportunity tracking; ensure materials are consistent, error-free, and current.
Support the preparation and submission of rankings, awards, surveys, league tables, and other recognitions for assigned groups.
Update practice and industry information on the Firm’s website and intranet, and coordinate occasional external republication.
Help write and edit practice and industry group descriptions, lawyer biographies, and client presentations for business development pursuits.
Research clients and prospective clients and gather market and competitive intelligence about clients, their industries, and legal needs.
Collaborate with the Creative team to produce branded collateral for sponsorships, client events, advertisements, presentations, and other activities.
Work with Regional BD and Marketing team members to plan client programs and Sidley-sponsored events.
Perform other tasks and projects as assigned.