Business Development Senior Specialist

Freshfields•San Francisco, CA

12h

About The Position

Freshfields is a global law firm providing high-quality business law advice. The firm has over 2,400 lawyers in 28 offices worldwide, serving national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments. Freshfields emphasizes a supportive and diverse environment where employees can flourish. The Marketing & Business Development (MBD) team is a dynamic global group comprising business development specialists, research analysts, and experts in brand, marketing, and communications. This team shapes the firm's client strategy, analyzes business issues, targets opportunities, develops proposals, and creates marketing campaigns, influencing the firm's digital presence and global perception.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
4+ years’ experience working for a professional services firm with a particular focus on corporate
Strong emotional intelligence, independent thinking and execution, and sound judgment
Excellent collaboration skills, with a focus on building strong relationships internally and externally
A high level of attention to detail
Experience managing multiple US and global stakeholders
Strong multi-tasking and project management skills and demonstrated capabilities to manage multiple deadlines, changing project criteria and maintaining calm under pressure
Excellent written, presentation and oral communications skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and high expectations
Natural curiosity and dedication to learning; passion to grow into a well-rounded business development practitioner
Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Suite software

Nice To Haves

Restructuring and/or finance specific experience is preferred
Experience with some or all of the following systems is preferred: Foundation, Salesforce and Sharepoint.
Experience with databases such as Pitchbook, Mergermarket, Refinitiv, CapitalIQ, and Preqin a plus.

Responsibilities

Apply understanding of the Firm’s Global Transactions Client Strategy to align and drive Business Development and Marketing activities.
Work closely with the US Global Transactions Senior Business Development Manager and global colleagues to spearhead business development activities, including crafting pitches, campaigns, content/credentials creation, directory submissions, and supporting key client relationships for the practice.
Collaborate with colleagues across other practice areas and geographies to identify opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices.
Respond to specific challenges and opportunities for the US corporate practice.
Support and execute on US and global corporate practice marketing and business development strategy.
Create and manage compelling proposals and pitches for fast turn-around bids, strategic panels, or other opportunities.
Maintain the quality and accuracy of practice collateral materials, experience lists, and related marketing resources.
Produce and oversee US corporate-specific content, campaigns, events, and relevant directory and award submissions.
Identify strategies for new business opportunities by staying informed about clients' needs and industry trends.
Mentor and guide junior colleagues on live work projects.