Business Development Specialist - TMT

About the role

Freshfields is a global law firm dedicated to providing top-tier legal advice to businesses worldwide. With over 2,400 lawyers in 28 offices, we serve multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments. Our team fosters a supportive environment where diversity is celebrated and excellence is pursued.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute brand and profile enhancement opportunities for TMT industry-focused attorneys, such as speaking engagements and panel discussions.
• Support attorneys in preparing compelling presentations and messaging.
• Tactical execution of events, including digital invitation distribution, RSVP tracking, session material creation, and client/virtual attendance.
• Drive and track post-event client follow-ups to maximize ROI.
• Manage and enhance key client relationships with major US and global tech companies.
• Develop tailored pitches, RFP responses, and panel submissions, ensuring swift and effective delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in the firm's business development approach, sharing knowledge and data through centralized tools.
• Balance US-focused responsibilities with contributions to global strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three to five years' experience in business development within a professional services firm, preferably with a law firm or corporate environment.
• Working knowledge of the Technology industry is desired, with direct work experience a plus.
• Flexibility and adaptability to diverse work styles.
• Professional, highly motivated individual capable of handling tight deadlines and high expectations.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of role and responsibilities.
• Strong emotional intelligence, independent thinking, and sound judgment.
• Excellent collaboration skills, focusing on building strong relationships internally and externally.
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills, managing multiple deadlines and changing project criteria.
• Natural curiosity and dedication to learning, aiming to grow into a well-rounded business development practitioner.
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Suite software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Docs, Apple Pages preferred.
• Experience with Foundation, Salesforce, and SharePoint systems preferred.

Key Requirements

• BA/BS Required.
• Three to five years' experience in business development within a professional services firm, preferably with a law firm or corporate environment.
• Working knowledge of the Technology industry is desired, with direct work experience a plus.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to diverse work styles.
• Professional, highly motivated individual capable of functioning in a global, fast-paced legal environment with tight deadlines and high expectations; superior client service orientation.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of role and responsibilities including writing, copy editing, researching, and managing data.
• Strong emotional intelligence, independent thinking and execution, and sound judgment.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with a focus on building strong relationships internally and externally.
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills and demonstrated capabilities to manage multiple deadlines, changing project criteria and maintaining calm under pressure.
• Natural curiosity and dedication to learning; passion to grow into a well-rounded business development practitioner.
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Suite software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Docs, Apple Pages preferred.
• Experience with Foundation, Salesforce, and SharePoint systems preferred.

Compensation Range

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $110,000 to $120,000.

EEO Statement

Freshfields US LLP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policies and practices will be free from unlawful discrimination based upon race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, military service, disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. We strive to promote an atmosphere that encourages equal opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices, including sexual harassment.

Disability Accommodation

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York and California or reporting to someone in those states, Freshfields is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the States of New York and California and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $110,000 to $120,000.