Providing strategic support and recommendations for the development of marketing, business development, and client plans for various practice, industry, markets and strategic issues groups.
Assisting with the execution of go-to-market strategies and targeting initiatives.
Leading and/or providing support for the execution of business development initiatives, including sponsorships, speaking engagements, directory and client award submissions, creating and maintaining marketing materials, and other duties as required.
Working with Research, Client Service & Innovation (CSI) and Finance to compile and analyze competitive and business intelligence reports to assist with business development opportunities for practice/industry/client groups.
Supporting lawyer and Clients & Markets team with client requests for firm information, such as credentials packages, info sheets and deal lists.
Identifying and submitting significant matters to the Deals & Cases team on an ongoing basis for use in proposals, rankings, website, awards submissions and marketing materials.
Tracking business development and marketing activity/information in a variety of databases, including Salesforce.
Supporting our Net Promoter Score (NPS) process to collect and track important feedback from our clients.
Supporting the Marketing Solutions team, including routing requests to the appropriate functional teams, assisting with lawyer profile updates, and/or other services as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Undergraduate degree in marketing, communications or related field.
Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience, preferably in a professional services firm.
Proficiency with MS Office suite; ability to quickly learn and leverage new technology solutions.
Experience working with Salesforce and SharePoint an asset.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities with challenging deadlines.
Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way, with great attention to detail.
Professional maturity including strong interpersonal skills, tact and discretion.
Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable.

Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

Business Development Specialist – Markets

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