Specialist, Business Development

Job Description

We have an opening for a Specialist, Business Development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support strategic business development and marketing initiatives for the Houston office partners and practices, building strong working relationships with attorneys and partnering with key stakeholders on execution;
• Gather intelligence on local legal industry trends and provide insights into the competitive landscape as well as explore opportunities;
• Work closely with practice-specific business development leads in other offices to drive Houston business development initiatives and strategies and to identify cross-selling opportunities;
• Manage sponsorships and partnerships, ensuring the firm maximizes benefits and return on investment;
• Write thoughtful pitches, RFPs and other communications to clients, prospective clients and related third-party organizations;
• Conduct client, prospect, and market research to support targeting, pitch preparation, presentations and strategic messaging;
• Draft and coordinate submissions for legal directories, awards nominations and rankings relevant to the firm’s Texas-based practices;
• Collaborate with the events team and attorneys to plan and execute client events, seminars and webinars. Maintain key contact mailing lists;
• Support profile-raising efforts, including writing and maintaining current content on Firm website;
• Work with the marketing and communications teams on media relations, editorial projects, design and digital marketing initiatives;
• Build comprehensive knowledge of Firm practice areas, particularly those in Texas, to effectively support marketing strategies;
• Support tracking of Texas-based business development opportunities, key pursuits, and follow-up activities in coordination with partners and department leadership;
• and Travel as needed to support initiatives and participate in activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in marketing, law or business (required);
• At least 5 years of marketing professional experience (required);
• Experience in marketing / business development in the energy / oil and gas sector and/or corporate, projects and finance practices (preferred);
• Experience in a corporate law firm setting or relevant industry setting (preferred).

Pay

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Schedule

This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.

Benefits

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

The Firm fosters an open and inclusive work environment that enables us to provide clients with the innovative thinking of teams rich in talent, experience and creativity. We regularly host programs intended to increase cultural competencies and address key topics related to community, opportunity and inclusion. Learn more about our Global Inclusion initiatives here: Global Inclusion

Pursuant to applicable local law, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the relevant fair chance ordinance.