Business Development Senior Specialist (Temporary)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Review, update, and organize Capital Markets and Global Finance matters in Foundation
• Draft, revise, and standardize matter descriptions using available deal information, attorney input, firm materials, and public sources where appropriate
• Identify incomplete, inconsistent, duplicative, or outdated matter records and correct them to improve searchability and reporting
• Cook up with lawyers, Business Development, and the Knowledge Management team to confirm matter details, align descriptions, and ensure consistency across systems and materials
• Help ensure matters are appropriately categorized, tagged, and attributed so that relevant experience can be identified quickly for pitches and other business development needs
• Support quality control efforts for lawyer profiles, experience lists, and related submissions that rely on Foundation data
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive client and matter information

Required Education and/or Experience

• Experience working in Foundation or a similar legal experience management or marketing database strongly preferred
• Alternatively, paralegal experience supporting transactional practices, particularly Capital Markets, Banking, or Finance, is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of transactional matter types and the ability to distill deal information into clear, concise, business development-ready descriptions
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Able to manage a high volume of records and work efficiently across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Strong written communication skills and sound judgment in handling confidential information
• Experience working in a law firm or other professional services environment preferred

Preferred

• Prior experience supporting Capital Markets and/or Global Finance lawyers or matters
• Familiarity with lawyer profiles, deal databases, pitch materials, and related business development processes
• Experience coordinating across Business Development, Knowledge Management, and practice group teams