Business Development Specialist

About the role

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has an immediate opening for a Business Development Specialist, who will be part of the global Strategy & Marketing team. Working with the Senior Manager or Director of Business Development for assigned practices, and with the support of colleagues across the platform, the Business Development Specialist will execute business development plans and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Work with lawyers in assigned practices to execute business development plans, initiatives, and activities.
• Create, customize, and regularly update pitch documents, directory submissions, and other marketing content to ensure they are well written and positioned appropriately toward specific target audiences.
• Monitor business, legal, and geopolitical news for potential opportunities for individual partners and practice groups.
• Assist with business development tasks related to onboarding and integration of assigned lateral partners.
• Execute and conduct follow-up as appropriate for client events, webinars, and other thought leadership campaigns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in professional services or law firm business development.
• Candidates with at least five years of experience may be considered for a Manager-level role.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Collegial, collaborative, and team-player attributes.
• Self-starter who thrives on juggling numerous high-visibility projects on fast timetables and can handle high-pressure environments.
• Strong to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and some knowledge of applications specific to the legal field.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 - $125,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skill set, and geographic location.