Business Development Specialist (Data, Cyber + Privacy)
About The Position
This role involves working closely with the Sr. Business Development Manager to execute business development and marketing initiatives aimed at strengthening client relationships and driving new business opportunities. The specialist will manage key projects, including pitches, RFPs, client events, and thought leadership campaigns, from inception to completion. The position requires collaboration with attorneys and cross-functional Marketing and BD teams across different offices, fostering strong relationships to support firm-wide objectives. It is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities effectively. A passion for legal marketing and business development and a desire to make a significant impact within a leading law firm are essential.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least four years of professional services marketing experience.
- Law firm background preferred.
- Familiarity in assigned practices.
- Solid grounding in core marketing principles, including competitive intelligence, market research, and pitch/RFP development.
- Highly motivated self-starter with a strong sense of accountability, responsibility, and responsiveness.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor content for business, legal, and niche audiences.
- Sharp attention to detail across writing, research, and data management.
- Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities, with a track record of juggling priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with a client-first mindset and a talent for identifying and pursuing strategic BD opportunities.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Paralegal experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support the Sr. Business Development Manager in executing practice group business development and marketing plans, taking ownership of projects from start to finish.
- Draft, edit, and maintain practice group collateral, including capability statements, one-sheets, attorney bios, and website content.
- Independently coordinate and prepare pitches and RFP responses, including research, content drafting, and deadline management.
- Create and update PowerPoint presentations for client pitches, attorney meetings, and internal communications.
- Conduct company, client, industry, and competitor research to support client targeting and business development opportunities.
- Plan and execute client events, seminars, webinars, and CLE programs, managing logistics, vendors, and follow-up.
- Develop and execute marketing campaigns and thought leadership content across email, digital, social, and other channels.
- Coordinate legal directory and ranking submissions (e.g., Chambers), gathering supporting materials and tracking results.
- Maintain accurate records in Salesforce/CRM and other firm systems, and support budget tracking and reporting.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines, ensuring accurate, professional, and confidential handling of materials.
Benefits
- Variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage.
- Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
- Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
- Annual community service day.
- Birthday holiday.
- Education reimbursement annually.
- Dedicated Talent Development team.
- Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.
- Discretionary bonus.
- Overtime as applicable.
- Health/welfare benefits.
- Retirement contributions.
- Paid holidays.
- PTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
