Business Development Assistant, Corporate

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

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the execution of client-facing corporate pitch materials, responses to RFPs and client presentations;
• Support the maintenance of the matters database and engage in client/industry research;
• Provide assistance with the development, updates, and accuracy of marketing collateral including practice descriptions, brochures, PowerPoint templates, deal lists, accolade summaries and attorney biographies.
• Assist with basic market, industry and client research and data collection to assist with pitch preparation and various projects;
• Assist with maintenance of the corporate experience database and CRM database.

Qualifications include:

• A Bachelor's degree is required and the ideal candidate will have one to two years of work experience, preferably in a law firm, finance or an investment banking environment;
• Strong organization and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with high-level attorneys, staff and guests of the Firm are a must;
• Strong analytical skills and eye for detail;
• General understanding of and an interest in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and/or debt finance;
• Strong project management skills and exceptional business acumen;
• Outstanding PowerPoint skills.