Sr. BD & Marketing Coordinator - Sectors

DLA Piper•Atlanta, GA

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. BD & Marketing Coordinator - Sectors supports selected marketing and business development activities for DLA Piper’s Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors, working closely with firm lawyers and colleagues in the Marketing & BD Department. The role calls for a self-starter with strong critical-thinking skills who can collaborate with marketing, business development, administrative, and executive team members to achieve business objectives. The position may be based in the Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Reston, Raleigh, Short Hills, Washington, DC, or Wilmington office. It offers a hybrid work schedule, with the specific remote and in-office arrangement determined with the hiring manager or supervisor and subject to change at the firm’s discretion. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field, and at least three years of direct experience in a marketing and business development role at a large law firm or in a professional services environment. Experience in the assigned sector is preferred but not required. The firm expects employees to communicate effectively, produce high-quality work, respond professionally and promptly, meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, follow firm policies, and maintain confidences. This is primarily sedentary work, with occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds, occasional walking and standing, and occasional domestic and international travel. The position is non-exempt; overtime is paid in accordance with applicable laws. The expected hiring range is $34.08–$48.74 per year, depending on geographic market and other candidate qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k). No immigration sponsorship is available, and applicants are not eligible for relocation assistance unless relocation is required at the firm’s direction and provided under applicable policy and law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
At least 3 years of direct experience in a marketing and business development role in a large law firm or professional services environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to transfer learnings from one situation to another.
Ability to work collaboratively, take direction, and self-start.
Organized and flexible approach; ability to thrive amid competing priorities and deadlines.
Strong relationship-building skills and commitment to learning the sector and developing skills.
Effective verbal and written communication with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
Ability to produce high-quality work, respond to correspondence efficiently and professionally, meet deadlines, comply with firm policies, and maintain confidences.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the assigned sector.
Prior experience using programs such as Co-Pilot and Microsoft Dynamics.

Responsibilities

Support client targeting and cross-selling initiatives.
Support sector events, industry sponsorships, and webinars.
Collaborate with the Pursuits & Directories team on content for RFPs and pitches.
Manage, update, and develop marketing collateral, pitch materials, and website and social media content.
Track and maintain experience and credentials across sector subgroups in firm systems and base slides.
Contribute to marketing campaigns and targeted client outreach as a cross-functional team member.
Gather and maintain data points to measure return on investment.
Coordinate internal and external communications, including client alerts, newsletters, press releases, and advertisements.
Use firm systems, including the CRM and experience database, to harness client intelligence and create process efficiencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.