BD Assistant
For the New York Office of Leading International Law FirmThis is a filled position.
Responsibilities include:
- Support the BD Manager in providing high quality and effective marketing, primarily for the Finance and Energy, Resources & Infrastructure practice groups;
- Contribute to the production of pitches, RFPs, and various pitch preparation and client targeting research projects;
- Assist with the creation, maintenance, and ordering of marketing materials for the US offices;
- Coordinate events: source venues, marketing materials, and attendee tickets; prepare invite lists, associated invitations and documentation; provide on-site event support and hospitality; maintain log of events, PR activity, sponsorships, seminars;
- Coordinate directory/league submissions and follow-up interviews;
- Maintain content for the US pages of the website and intranet; update and manage information in the BD IT systems (CRM system as well as pitch tracking and deal databases).
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree; previous experience in a law firm or in an advertising, events management or general Marketing/Communications role (in-house or agency based);
- Basic understanding of BD and marketing practices and processes; high level of confidentiality, discretion, and diplomacy;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; well organized with a strong focus on quality and excellent attention to detail;
- Ability to work well in a team, including the flexibility to take on tasks outside immediate remit when necessary; ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and stay calm under pressure;
- Proactive in searching for data and recommending improvements to processes and projects; eager to learn and receptive to constructive feedback; lateral thinking and the ability to overcome obstacles;
- Intermediate level in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.