The Senior Business Development Specialist will play a key role in supporting the strategic objectives and driving growth for the U.S. Litigation practice. The role will report into the Senior Litigation Development Manager and will work closely with attorneys and other members of the Global Business Development (BD) team.
Responsibilities
- Prepare pitches and RFP responses, directory and award submissions, and develop/maintain practice group credentials and other relevant materials, ensuring that each is thoughtfully tailored to the specific opportunity at hand.
- Foster a collaborative environment and help promote an exceptional culture across the team.
- Work closely with senior BD team members and practice leadership on global and local cross-selling and client targeting efforts, including as they relate to the firm’s key client program.
- Support and attend practice group meetings, document key takeaways, and follow-up on agreed actions.
- Assist in maintaining the practice’s strategic business plans and track progress on a continual basis.
- Work with the Competitive Intelligence team and conduct research on existing and prospective clients, competitor activity, and industry or market trends.
- Liaise with the Strategic Pricing team on all budget-related questions for pitches and RFP responses.
- Liaise with the Events team to plan and execute internal and external events, seminars, and webinars, and assist with sponsorships.
- Work with the CRM team and the legal assistants to maintain and update BD activities and mailing lists in the Firm’s CRM system.
- Liaise with the Communications team on website and social media content and other practice-specific content.
- Support BD teams in other practice groups on projects and other Firm initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
The position requires a high-energy and motivated team player who is also able to work both independently and collaboratively. The individual must be able to adapt to change, balance competing demands, and manage demands outside of traditional business hours.
The estimated base salary for this position ranges from $130,000 to $160,000 at the time of posting.