Marketing And Business Development Specialist

Overview

Our client is a leading global law firm with offices in 27 key business centers across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. They are a collegial, collaborative and diverse 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.

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are achievement, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Business Development & Marketing team as a Marketing & Business Development Specialist.

The Marketing & Business Development Specialist will work collaboratively within the Practice Marketing & Business Development team to develop and execute on key initiatives and business plan objectives. They will also manage day-to-day responsibilities to ensure that assignments and projects are effectively managed and in alignment with the firm’s overall strategic efforts, and that our client service is exceptional.

Responsibilities

• Collects matter data for transactions practice globally and manages matter database to ensure data quality and the availability of matter data firm-wide
• Engages in research and analysis and competitive intelligence-gathering for strategic planning, competitive firm positioning and business development activities for assigned practice(s), and identify speaking opportunities
• Provides additional ad hoc support for the transactions practice as required
• Supports responses to RFPs, and pitch, presentation, and other opportunities via the development of written proposal and presentation materials for assigned practice(s), and liaise with client teams and industry groups when relevant
• Periodically, reviews and consults with lawyers in assigned practice(s) regarding their profiles and practice descriptions to ensure that they are kept current
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
• Supports direct marketing and business development programs for assigned practice(s), including planning and executing podcast and video recordings, seminars, sponsorships, and other events pursued by the firm including creating social media campaigns around engaging content and reporting on ROI and engagement
• Develops and maintains practice group-specific marketing content, including practice and matter descriptions, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, website/blog content, social media posts and biographies
• Tracks transactions practice pipeline activity in the US
• Develops and maintains league table/industry survey content for assigned practice(s); and responds to league table/industry surveys requests or ranking submissions

Qualifications

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Research, Communications or related field,

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize firm databases and outside vendor databases, required

Professional Experience:

• And/or communications-related field, either in the professional services (e.g., law, accounting,
• Sectors, required
• Minimum of four years of demonstrated success in a marketing, research, management,
• Or consulting) or in a comparable position in the corporate, trade association, or academic

Performance Traits:

• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Of the Firm
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs
• Professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors

Physical Requirements:

• May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

The typical NY pay scale for this position is between $87,000 and $99,000, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified below.

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401 (k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.