Coordinator, Business Development, Private Equity

About the role

We have an opening for a Coordinator, Business Development (Private Equity). The Coordinator supports and plays a key role in advancing Paul Hastings’ business development and marketing initiatives for the Private Equity practice group and other corporate practice areas. Working closely with the Associate Director, Business Development, global business development team members and attorneys, this role focuses on producing high‑quality pitches and RFP responses. The position also supports strategic marketing and profile‑raising activities such as awards and directory submissions; events, conferences and memberships; research and other marketing and business development initiatives that strengthen the firm’s position as a market leader.

Responsibilities

• Pitches, RFPs & Marketing Collaterals: Work with attorneys and business development team members to draft and produce high‑quality pitches, proposals and RFP responses; track deal and pitch flow and log experience; develop and maintain marketing materials, including ongoing and proactive maintenance of slide library, practice descriptions, website content, attorney biographies and experience lists.
• Profile‑Raising: Draft submissions for legal and industry directories, awards and rankings; work with team members on media relations, editorial projects, design and digital marketing initiatives; collaborate with the events team and attorneys to plan and execute client events; maintain key contact mailing lists; assist with the management of key industry sponsorships and partnerships, ensuring the firm maximizes benefits and return on investment.
• Research, Cross‑Selling & Client Development: Conduct research on clients, prospects and competitors to support meetings and cross‑selling opportunities; build knowledge of firm practice areas to effectively support marketing strategies; stay current on industry and client news, and proactively flag relevant developments to the BD and attorney teams.
• Operations & Administration: Maintain the team’s activity tracker and identify ways to streamline team processes; proactively organize team folders and databases; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Foundational understanding of private equity (a plus, not required) and a genuine interest in the space.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and proofreading.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint; ability to learn new tools as needed.
• Understanding of how business development and marketing support attorneys and client relationships in a law‑firm setting.
• Working knowledge of marketing principles as applied to professional services.
• Experience with CRM and matter‑management systems (preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; coursework or degree emphasis in marketing, business or communications preferred.
• At least 2 years of professional experience preferred, ideally within a law firm, asset manager, professional services or financial services environment.

Pay

The salary range for New York is a minimum of $64,000 and a maximum of $79,500 annually. Actual pay may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long‑Term Care, and Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO program
• Family support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back‑up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
• Well‑being programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well‑Being Events)
• Retirement Plan Consulting
• Anniversary Bonus Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Transportation and Commuter Benefits
• International Travel Insurance
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
• Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts and more