We are conducting a search for a Business Development Analyst with 3 to 5 years of experience at a law firm. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-level communication, including direct interaction with Partners and senior executives. A bachelor’s degree is required, and an advanced degree such as a JD or Master’s is considered a plus.
The ideal candidate will leverage research, writing, technical and communication skills to coordinate initiatives of the Firm’s global M&A practice. The Analyst will work closely with partners and assist the Business Development Manager and team in business planning to drive the business development strategy of the assigned practice groups and lawyers, as well as perform other tasks related to maintaining and growing the practice.
Overtime will be required depending on the needs of the practice area lawyers and the business development department.
What You’ll Do:
· Support partners in preparing targeted presentations (pitch books, RFP responses, and deal sheets), in a manner that effectively communicates the Firm’s relevant experience and articulates clear reasons why the Firm should be retained.
· Assist with submissions to league tables, directories, guides and other surveys.
· Coordinate competitive intelligence research, used to update lawyers on market trends.
· Follow Firm news, note wins and maintain the practice experience database and updates in the CRM system.
· Complete production aspects (editing, fact checking, proofreading, assembling) to ensure materials are delivered accurately and on time.
· Coordinate content aspects of internal and external marketing conferences and other events and in this capacity; work with the Events department.
· Maintain a complete record of all pitches, meetings and outreach of any type in the Firm’s CRM (Client Relationship Management) system.
· Maintain lawyer biographies over multiple channels (print, digital).
· Collaborate with worldwide staff to ensure marketing materials are updated on a global scale.
· Coordinate efforts with the Communications and Digital Marketing teams in the practice’s visibility program; on internal communications, external communications on external website and social media, and to maintain practice details and lawyer bios on external website.
In addition, responsibilities related to maintaining firm and client information are to be adhered to by all employees. This includes complying with the firm’s information security policies, protecting firm assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference, and reporting security events or potential events or other security risks to management.
What You’ll Bring:
· 3 to 5 years of experience working for a law firm, preferably within an M&A practice group.
· Experience with communication at the Partner/Executive level.
· Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; JD or Master's degree is a plus.
· An ability to handle time-sensitive requests from multiple lawyers, across time zones, and to generate quality work product in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal skills. Deadline oriented.
· Excellent writing/editing, proofreading, grammar and research skills (a writing and editing test is required)
· Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
· Understanding of transactional terminology and processes, as well as basic understanding of litigation terminology.
· Proficiency in standard spreadsheet, database, word processing and presentation applications (e.g., Excel, Dynamics, Access, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint are pluses), as well as with a variety of online and new media information resources. Knowledge of any CRM system is also helpful. Familiarity with The Firm provides additional training in core software programs, if needed, to enhance skills and speed of work.
· A commitment to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism that are the hallmarks of the firm’s legal practice.