Business Development Specialist (Transactions Practices)

About the role

This role can be based in New York or Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with our Capital Markets and Public Company Advisory & Governance groups
• Shape and execute business development strategy
• Collaborate with the Senior BD Manager and other practice groups to align with firmwide strategy and drive cross-selling opportunities
• Develop and maintain practice group marketing materials
• Conduct competitive intelligence, market research, and conflicts checks
• Plan and execute marketing events, seminars, sponsorships, and directory/ranking submissions
• Identify speaking, sponsorship, and networking opportunities
• Foster strong collaboration across Marketing Department managers, staff, and attorneys firmwide

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required with at least four years of professional services marketing experience; law firm background preferred, along with familiarity in transactions practices
• Solid grounding in core marketing principles, including competitive intelligence, market research, and pitch/RFP development
• Highly motivated self-starter with a strong sense of accountability, responsibility, and responsiveness
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor content for business, legal, and niche audiences
• Sharp attention to detail across writing, research, and data management
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to thrive in a matrixed organization
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities, with a track record of juggling priorities and meeting deadlines
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with a client-first mindset and a talent for identifying and pursuing strategic BD opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• At least four years of professional services marketing experience; law firm background preferred

Skills

• Strategic relationship-building
• Cross-selling opportunities
• Competitive intelligence
• Market research
• Pitch/RFP development
• Writing and editing
• Organizational and project management
• Business acumen and analytical skills

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, parental leave, family benefits, wellness program, education reimbursement, and more.

Pay

New York salary range: $80k to $112k
Washington, D.C. salary range: $76k to $106k

Schedule

Full-time position