Specialist, Business Development, Investment Funds & Private Capital

About the role

We have an opening for a Specialist, Business Development, Investment Funds & Private Capital. The Specialist, Business Development plays a key role in advancing Paul Hastings’ business development and marketing initiatives for the Investment Funds & Private Capital practice group and other corporate practice areas. Working closely with Associate Director, Business Development, attorneys and global business development team members, 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

• 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.
• Project manage and 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.
• 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.
• Maintain the team’s activity tracker and identify ways to streamline team processes; track and analyze budgets to inform and support spend decisions; proactively organize team folders and databases; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; coursework or degree emphasis in marketing, business or communications preferred; and at least 5 years of professional experience preferred, ideally within a law firm, asset manager, professional services or financial services environment.

Skills

• Foundational understanding of investment funds and asset management industry is a plus; a genuine interest in the space and eagerness to learn is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including attention to detail and proofreading.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint, with the 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 and how they apply in a professional services context.
• Experience with CRM and matter-management systems.

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
• Wellbeing 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!

Pay

The salary wage range for New York that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum