Coordinator: Business Development and Marketing

Mayer Brown LLP•New York, NY

23h•$76,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Business Development and Marketing department in our New York office, as a Coordinator: Business Development and Marketing. This Coordinator: Business Development and Marketing role will be responsible for advancing and supporting the business development and administrative initiatives of Mayer Brown’s Global Industry Program, which is a strategic priority for the Firm. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Client Development, this role would support strategic industry groups, including Technology, Fintech, Investment Management and Insurance. This role is ideal for driven and flexible candidates who have an interest in business development and marketing in a global, fast-paced and intellectually stimulating organization. This role will provide other support for initiatives that align with the Firm’s strategic plan and will require working closely and collaboratively with the rest of the Global Business Development and Marketing team

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a marketing, business, research, or communications-related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
Two or more years of demonstrated success in a marketing, research, management, and/or communications-related field, either in the professional services (g., law, accounting, or consulting) or in a comparable position(s) in the corporate, trade association, or academic sectors
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Proficiency with scheduling and participating on video conferences in a professional setting
Familiarity with accepted research techniques and databases typically used for competitive intelligence in a professional services company (e.g., Manzama, Capital IQ, Mergermarket, LexisNexis, Lexology, etc.).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
Ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities and deadlines and ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to work well in a team as well as independently
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to adopt new technologies and resources to increase productivity and efficiency

Responsibilities

Supports direct marketing and business development programs including planning and executing podcast and video recordings, seminars, sponsorships, and other events pursued by the firm including serve as central resource for logistics (e.g. meeting rooms, telephone and video conferencing needs, event set-up, delivering materials etc.); manage communications including invitations and RSVPs, meeting invites, internal socializing and external communications; leveraging appropriate teams within the Firm to support various tasks including RSVPs, CLE credit, catering, etc.; and attending meetings and events to provide support on-site
Coordinates initiatives related to research, data collection and analysis, directory submissions (i.e., Chambers), matter coding, economic reporting, intranet site development and maintenance and internal meeting support
Work with marketing systems and shared drives, including maintaining information about win/loss for RFPs, CRM database and assist with experience database updates
Update and maintain marketing materials, including industry profiles, attorney profiles and PowerPoint presentations
Coordinate the production of client mailings including newsletters, invitations and other communications pieces
Conduct research of prospective targets, industries, markets, competition and conflicts via firm-wide resources, online databases, and utilization of library resources
Support in the development and tailoring of proposals and presentations to clients and marketing material development by gathering relevant information and materials; drafting language, handling edits, proofreading and supporting initiatives through delivery ensuring attorney and client deadlines are met
Develops and maintains group-specific marketing content, including group and matter descriptions, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, website/blog content, social media posts and biographies
When relevant, provide support for seminars, sponsorships, and other events and initiatives pursued by the firm in your local office
Support team with general administrative tasks; update tracking documents, update information on spreadsheets, submit check requests and expense reports, etc.
Provide back-up services to the team on an as-needed basis
Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives