Houston - Business Development Coordinator

At Winston Taylor, we set the standard, together. Winston Taylor is a transatlantic law firm built for the businesses, people, and markets driving capital and innovation. Here, you're in the room. In the action. Sleeves rolled up. You'll work with leading clients—disruptors and fast-growth companies—and help them stay one step ahead of the moment, making critical decisions that shape their future. We're present in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, combining the scale and speed that clients demand. You'll be trusted with real responsibility from the outset and build experience through hands-on work. We take your progression personally, providing the platform so you can shape the work around your goals and aspirations.

About the Role

The Business Development (BD) Coordinator supports the overall marketing and BD efforts and activities of the Corporate BD team, collaborating with team members to coordinate implementation of key BD and marketing initiatives for the Corporate Department, its practices, and its attorneys. This position supports the Capital Markets, Funds, and Real Estate BD teams, contributing to its administration and coordinating its operations across the firm’s Corporate Department.

Responsibilities

• Proposals/Marketing Collateral/Attorney Biographies:
  • Data: Collect and maintain data used in proposals and marketing collateral, as requested.
  • Marketing Collateral: Update marketing collateral, including quotes from publications, headcounts, metrics, rankings, and accolades. Help coordinate routine collateral update processes across the team.
  • Attorney Bios:
    • Prepare initial drafts of attorney biographies for new associates.
    • Conduct routine audits of bios to ensure they are error-free, comply with the firm’s written style guide, align with clients’ Outside Counsel Guidelines regarding use of client name/matter details, and follow the rules of professional responsibility for lawyers.
    • Support development and maintenance of specialty bios focusing on specific areas of substantive legal practice and industries.
    • Update bios when new rankings, accolades, or thought leadership are published, or when attorneys have changes (e.g., board involvement, new titles, speaking engagements).
• Lateral Recruiting & Integration:
  • Coordinate with external publications and ranking organizations to update records for new laterals.
  • Input new laterals’ experience into the experience system and marketing collateral, as appropriate.
  • Track lateral integration activity, as requested.
• Directories & Rankings:
  • Assist with production of ranking and directory submissions, including referee lists.
  • Liaise with BD colleagues and other firm departments to collect information needed for submissions.
• Marketing & Operations:
  • Handle logistics and administrative tasks for newsletters, blogs, briefings, including populating templates with attorney-produced content and sending to Graphics and CRM teams for formatting and distribution.
  • Manage logistics for client CLEs, seminars, events, speaking engagements, and sponsorships, including:
    • Responding to requests for biographies, photos, and logos.
    • Making IT and A/V arrangements.
    • Coordinating with venues.
    • Assisting with branded items and production of event-related materials.
  • Actively participate in ongoing maintenance of the firm’s experience system, including reviewing pitch or RFP response materials and inputting revised or new content.
  • Track pitch and proposal activity in the CRM and other tracking systems.
  • Assist with project organization and management, including tracking the status of team-wide projects.
  • Conduct basic research and assist with other special projects, as requested.
  • Process check requests, invoices, and expense reports.
• Markets/Offices: Support market/office activities as requested, including attending virtual and in-person events hosted in or outside the local Winston office and non-local events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of business development, sales, marketing, education, business operations, or writing experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Must live within a commutable distance to the applicable firm office with the ability to come into the office 3-4 days per week.

Skills

• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with CRM/database systems.
• Operational Excellence: Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to meet deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and work efficiently.
• Self-Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines; proactive, confident attitude; strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Creative and resourceful problem-solving abilities; ability to work independently and as part of a team; analyze information and identify solutions.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Accountability: Demonstrates accountability for work outcomes, meets commitments, and takes ownership of responsibilities; reliable and dependable.

Benefits

Winston offers comprehensive benefits that provide a full spectrum of coverage and support for our full-time employees and their families. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here.

Pay

Illinois-based applicants: The target annual salary range for this role is $72,000 - $90,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, market data, and internal equity. Total compensation includes a comprehensive healthcare benefits package, yearly retirement contribution, and may include an annual discretionary merit bonus.

Los Angeles-based applicants: The target annual salary range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, market data, and internal equity. Total compensation includes a comprehensive healthcare benefits package, yearly retirement contribution, and may include an annual discretionary merit bonus.