Senior BD Coordinator - Finance, Restructuring

For the New York Office of a National Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in planning, preparing and implementing BD initiatives, including: pitch/proposal, RFP responses, cross-selling activities, and promotion of best practices;
• Collaborate on key client and industry initiatives; support the development and execution of annual business plans for both developing practices and client relationships;
• Research existing and prospective clients, competitor activity and market trends/opportunities;
• Help collect and maintain deal descriptions and databases for various transactional practice groups, including preparing submissions for appropriate league tables;
• Provide support in the preparation, editing, coordination and dissemination of marketing materials;
• Assist in the implementation of seminars and events.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree; 3+ years of marketing experience in a professional services or legal environment;
• Understanding of the needs and expectations of law firm operations and corporate legal clients in order to function at a strategic level;
• Fundamental knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, and practical applications as well as legal concepts;
• Must perform well under pressure, be a driven self-starter, be detail-oriented, and able to function in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent writing and grammar skills are a must; advanced proficiency in online research and Microsoft Office Suite;
• Strong client service orientation.