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Business Development Specialist
Corporate or Litigation

Law Firm Marketing and Business Development

 

ORGANIZATION: International Law Firm

LOCATION: New York, NY - Midtown Manhattan

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9:30 - 5:30


SALARY & BENEFITS: Base salary to $130,000 to $150,000 and Generous Performance-Based Bonus; Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Transit Program; generous Paid Time Off; 401K w/match; Gym, Life Insurance; cafe, all firm amenities, exceptional culture, noted firm with historical stability, security and career growth. Noted as "one of the most desired law firms to work for globally". Located in one of New York's most desired addresses with easy access to all mass transit in the heart of New York City.

 

SUMMARY:  Top-ranked AM multinational law firm is seeking a talented business development Specialist to support the New York Litigation Team within the Marketing & Business Development Department. This position reports to both the Global Director and Business Development Director. The Business Development group operates alongside more than 100 diverse problem-solvers and advisers dedicated to business development, marketing and communications. The right candidate will liaise closely with litigators firmwide and the New York Business Development team to facilitate various projects and initiatives to drive the development of new business.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Consult with the New York partnership on the development and execution of meaningful strategic business development and marketing initiatives for the region

  • Gather data from various sources/databases to compile a variety of intelligence briefings, including (but not limited to): company/private equity firm profiles, relationship intelligence documents and biographical dossiers

  • Engage in comprehensive research of the Firm’s transactions across a wide breadth of industries, geographies and transaction types using a variety of internal and external resources, including Bloomberg, The Deal Pipeline, CapIQ, Pitchbook, Deal Point Data, PrivateRaise, Preqin, ThomsonOne and others

  • Accurately capture and maintain comprehensive transaction deals in the Firm’s experience database

  • Create manuals and resource materials for the experience database, outlining best practices for researching and recording transactions as well as helping to develop definitions and taxonomies

  • Provide research, coordination and other logistical assistance in connection with the origination and execution of new business pitches and related client development meetings and activities

  • Refine and curate core materials related to specific industries, practice descriptions and representative experience

  • Research, develop, and manage on-point visibility opportunities, such as industry seminars and speaking/sponsorship opportunities to increase an individual or the group’s profile

  • Monitor alerts and news flow to support proactive team initiatives

  • Conduct competitive intelligence and benchmarking research within an industry or among peer firms

  • Assist with collecting NY-specific litigation case experience to record in case tracking database

  • Update data in the Firm’s marketing CRM database, including the review and creation of mailing lists

  • Review and consult with attorneys on new content, including matters and awards/rankings, and focus of their biographies

  • Work alongside the Events team to put together client events

  • Work with all functions of the greater Business Development & Marketing team, including Operations, Development, Systems, Communications, and Business Intelligence.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • 3 to 4+ years of Business Development or marketing experience in a law firm, finance or investment banking environment.  Exposure to Litigation Business Development or Litigation Marketing is highly desired.

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • Deep knowledge of litigation and or Corporate Governance/M&A litigation and or Securities & Shareholder litigation.  

  • Exceptional communication and listening skills, including an innate ability to communicate with stakeholders

  • Proven ability to organize and manage a diverse range of projects, prioritizing multiple tasks with competing deadlines (at times in high-pressure situations)

  • Strong project management abilities to lead and control large, complex pitches, proposals and RFPs

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software

  • Proficiency with various research databases including, but not limited to Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg, Westlaw MonitorSuite, Lex Machina will cross-train on Firm's software.

  • Must be able to maintain, highly confidential M&A and or M&A litigation information that could affect markets.  This information cannot be discussed with the public.

  • This job is for a person who enjoys "people" in an upbeat, energetic and rewarding environment that is professional, very social and consists of a great group of dedicated, caring and happy people.  This firm is noted as of of the best to work for globally!  

 

TO APPLY: If your experience meets the requirements of this position, please submit your resume in Word Format.  Thank you.

 

Contact:

 

Mary Suneetha
Managing Director

 

Resume Submission Link

 

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