Corporate BD & Marketing Sr. Specialist

About the role

The Corporate Business Development & Marketing Senior Specialist supports the business development and marketing efforts of the Corporate practice group, focusing on Emerging Growth & Venture Capital (EGVC) initiatives. This role collaborates with Business Development & Marketing Managers, lawyers, and cross-functional colleagues to drive venture-focused initiatives that enhance client outreach, promote the group's capabilities, and support day-to-day marketing activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support for client events, webinars, and sponsorships in the EGVC space and broader Corporate practice, including managing event deliverables, coordinating logistics, and liaising with the firm’s Events team.
• Aid in executing Corporate practice and EGVC-specific BD initiatives, such as preparing targeted venture capital market content and supporting lateral partner integration.
• Collaborate with BD team members and lawyers to assist with pitches, proposals, credential submissions, and other client-facing materials and marketing collateral.
• Update and maintain CRM records, track business development activity, and help pull reports or dashboards as needed.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and client developments to support strategy development and benchmark progress.
• Support EGVC and other Corporate practice group-related directory and league table submissions and industry awards.
• Help support onboarding activities for new lawyers from a BD and marketing perspective.
• Assist with budget tracking and administrative coordination for marketing expenses.

Desired Skills

• Previous experience in a marketing or business development role within a professional services or law firm setting supporting emerging growth & venture capital (or related transactional practice areas).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently and partner confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to collaborate effectively with team members and attorneys.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and comfort using AI, digital tools, and CRM systems.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 5 years’ experience in marketing and/or business development in a professional services environment.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and participating in meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.