Senior Coordinator, Business Development (Finance)

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP•New York, NY

2d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world's key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions. Visit davispolk.com. Position Summary The Business Development team supports the firm across a broad spectrum of new business and client relationship-building activities, including the creation of new business proposals and firm marketing materials, upkeep of the databases that track firm experience and client information, competitive and market intelligence, and coordination of client events. The Senior Coordinator for Business Development will work closely with Business Development Managers, partners and other lawyers to develop and implement business and client development initiatives for the firm’s Finance practice. The role supports and manages client pitches, RFPs, presentations, events, sponsorships, legal rankings and league table submissions, and other profile‑raising activities for the practice.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels, including partners and senior stakeholders
Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and disciplined approach to processes and quality control
Demonstrated accountability and ownership of assigned workstreams and deliverables
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments
Working knowledge of transactional practice areas; Finance practice experience strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
Experience with CRM and/or experience management systems and external research platforms (e.g., InterAction, ContentPilot, Bloomberg, PitchBook, Capital IQ, LSEG, KBRA DLD) preferred
Bachelor’s Degree required
3–5 years of experience in legal marketing or business development within a law firm or professional services environment preferred
Experience supporting transactional and/or Finance practices strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic preparation and coordination of targeted client presentations, pitch materials, and RFP responses
Draft, coordinate, and submit legal directory and awards submissions for key industry guides (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR)
Assist with league table submissions and contribute to improving data mining, accuracy, and efficiency of data collection processes
Manage and maintain print and digital marketing materials to ensure content accurately reflects the practice’s substantive strengths, experience, and current activities
Maintain and update matter and experience databases for precedent, marketing, and business development purposes
Monitor and evaluate business development initiatives and market activity within the Finance space
Prepare and maintain competitive and market analysis, including research on clients, prospects, and competitors; leverage industry research platforms and news sources (e.g., S&P Capital IQ, LSEG, Bloomberg, KBRA DLD, PitchBook) to track trends, transactions, and client developments
Support the planning and execution of select conferences, sponsorships, client events, and industry galas
Collaborate with Public Relations and Marketing teams to promote the Finance practice internally and externally