Coordinator, Client Development – Technology Sector

Baker Botts•Austin, TX

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Botts is seeking an engaged professional to implement and execute strategic business development objectives for the firm’s Global Technology Sector, which generates a third of the firm's revenue. The role focuses on executing business development and marketing initiatives to enhance the brand perception of the firm’s Technology lawyers, practices, and experience. This position involves direct interaction with clients, market influencers, and firm leadership, supporting events, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships to raise the firm's profile in key markets, sectors, and practices. The Coordinator will also develop key messaging for cross-practice pitches, RFPs, and ranking/survey submissions, driving collaboration among lawyers across various practices and geographies, particularly in Artificial Intelligence, Tech, Media & Entertainment (TME), and Emerging Company Venture Capital (ECVC). This is a firmwide, full-time, exempt position with excellent benefits, located in the Austin office with a hybrid work schedule (3 days per week in office). Travel to other non-resident offices may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Minimum 2-3 years of professional services marketing experience, preferably within an AmLaw Top 200 law firm.
Ability to work well with lawyers, other professionals and staff within the firm.
Comfortable interacting and collaborating with key department personnel.
Maintain confidentiality.
Possess patience, diplomacy, enthusiasm, and perseverance.
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented.
Strong skills in written/verbal communication.
Strong organizational ability.
Strong prioritization skills.
Strong skills in dealing with ambiguity.
Strong skills in MS Office software (Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
Experience with CRM software.
Comfortable utilizing AI tools in their workflow including Harvey AI and Microsoft CoPilot.
Comfortable using Web-based software and research tools.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of the Technology Sector and emerging growth sectors.
Corporate, Emerging Company/Venture Capital, experience.
Working knowledge of Vuture, Foundation, PitchPerfect, and Sitecore.
Experience with Intapp (CRM software).
Experience with Pitchbook, Capital IQ, Monitor Suite, Hoover’s, and others (Web-based software and research tools).

Responsibilities

Support the strategic marketing efforts for the firm’s global Technology Sector including business development initiatives, sponsorships and events, content creation, survey submissions and lateral attorney integration.
Support the Firm’s partnerships and sponsorships related to the global Technology Sector.
Provide research around tech industry-specific insights and direction to cross-disciplinary, professional staff and lawyer-led teams in support of the firm’s strategic business development objectives and priorities.
Act as advisor to partnership by communicating trends, opportunities and other business intelligence influencing the industry rankings, through research and analysis of market data, participation in strategy meetings, preparing internal/external presentations, and development of special projects.
Prepare content for internal meetings with firm leadership, technology partners, and practice/industry committees and working groups.
Work with the Communications team to co-develop visibility plan to enhance the industry brand through public relations, events and award submissions.
Plan and communicate ROI on industry events, such as industry conference sponsorships, client presentations and seminars, section retreats, client dinners, and other events related to the promotion of the firm’s core technology practices.
Oversee client appreciation/business development events related to the firm’s Technology Sector, including client CLEs/seminars, industry/conference sponsorships and various sporting, arts, and theater events.
Oversee the drafting and editing of select business development materials, including presentations, electronic updates and newsletters; track outcomes and update records of same.
Advise and assist in the planning, creation and submission of tech-related legal submissions (i.e. Chambers, Legal 500, etc.)
In connection with the firm’s Business Intelligence team, assist with conducting research and compiling information for business intelligence reports (company information, executive profiles, industry trends, and competitor information).
Ensure proper communication with lawyers, Client Development colleagues, and other internal departments to ensure firmwide information flow.
Support a variety of business development initiatives across the firm and coordinate special projects as directed.
Assist with regular reporting of ongoing tech sector metrics including monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc requests.
Assist with the onsite support of various Austin office events and Austin Client Development projects when needed.