Senior Business Development Specialist, Litigation

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

Responsibilities include:

• Support the New York litigators on the development and execution of meaningful strategic business development and marketing initiatives for the region;
• Contribute to all regional BD meetings to help align business strategy and cross-collaboration efforts Firm-wide;
• Develop clear, concise and compelling marketing materials for use in proposals and formal RFP responses, and survey and directory submissions;
• Research, develop and manage on-point visibility opportunities, such as industry seminars, speaking opportunities and sponsorship opportunities;
• Assist with collecting NY-specific litigation case experience and help manage the CRM database;
• Collaborate with the Events group to put together client events and to assist with other events requests.

Qualifications include:

• 5+ years of experience within professional services with proven business development, client development, or marketing experience is required;
• Bachelor's degree required;
• Deep knowledge of litigation, particularly Corporate Governance/M&A litigation and Securities & Shareholder litigation;
• Exceptional communication skills, including an innate ability to communicate to the stakeholders on overall efforts, progress and results;
• Very strong project management abilities to lead and control large, complex pitches, proposals and RFPs.