Specialist: Business Development and Marketing

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do. We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential.

About the role

This role supports the business development and administrative initiatives of Mayer Brown’s Global Industry Program, a strategic priority of the Firm. The Specialist will focus on the financial institutions and private investment funds industries, working closely with the Global Business Development and Marketing team to advance marketing, business development, and client development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with industry group leaders and BD leads to support marketing, business development, and client development initiatives.
• Build deep knowledge of assigned industries, including client environments, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
• Support the execution of industry-specific BD plans and cross-practice initiatives, tracking progress and identifying opportunities.
• Assist business development team members and lawyers in executing business plans and client strategies, tracking implementation and progress.
• Communicate successes of assigned groups internally, as well as best practices and group activities to ensure coordination across Business Development & Marketing teams and offices.
• Support thought leadership publications and offerings, including project management and mining data for business-development opportunities.
• Plan and execute direct marketing and business development programs, including podcasts, video recordings, seminars, sponsorships, and other events.
• Draft and manage industry-focused submissions to directories such as Chambers and The Legal 500.
• Support initiatives related to research, data collection and analysis, directory submissions, matter coding, economic reporting, intranet site development and maintenance, and internal meeting support.
• Leverage the Firm’s CRM database (InterAction) for business development purposes.
• Assist with cross-practice proposals and panel submissions.
• Develop and maintain group-specific marketing content, including brochures, PowerPoint presentations, website/blog content, social media posts, and biographies.
• Provide local office support for seminars, sponsorships, and other events and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet Firm goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as marketing, communications, English, or another discipline requiring analytical and advanced writing and research skills.
• 5+ years of experience in a business development, marketing, and/or research-related position in the professional services arena (e.g., law, accounting, or consulting), with a preference for law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Proficiency with scheduling and participating in video conferences in a professional setting.
• Familiarity with accepted research techniques and databases typically used for competitive intelligence in a professional services company (e.g., Manzama, Capital IQ, Mergermarket, LexisNexis, Lexology).

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and proactively with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a mature, professional, and personable demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good judgment and problem-solving capabilities, with a team-first and client-service orientation.
• Ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities and deadlines, and to perform well under pressure.
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as necessary.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adopt new technologies and resources to increase productivity and efficiency.

Physical Requirements

• May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
• May require travel to other offices as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Back-up childcare and eldercare.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Pay

The typical pay scale for this position is between USD $91,000.00/Yr. and USD $121,000.00/Yr., although the actual wage or salary may vary based on the candidate's education, experience, skills, and internal pay alignment.