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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP · 5 hours ago

Business Development Analyst - Real Estate, Estates & Personal, Tax

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$95K/yr - $135K/yr

3+ years exp

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is a law firm seeking a Business Development Analyst who will assist in generating increased business for the Firm. The role involves coordinating initiatives across various practice areas and supporting partners in business development strategies through research, writing, and communication skills.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Support partners in preparing targeted presentations (pitch books, RFP responses, and deal sheets), in a manner that effectively communicates the Firm’s relevant experience and articulates clear reasons why the Firm should be retained

Assist with submissions to league tables, directories, guides and other surveys

Coordinate competitive intelligence research, used to update lawyers on market trends

Follow Firm news, note wins and maintain the practice experience database and updates in the CRM system

Complete production aspects (editing, fact checking, proofreading, assembling) to ensure materials are delivered accurately and on time

Coordinate content aspects of internal and external marketing conferences and other events and in this capacity; work with the Events department

Maintain a complete record of all pitches, meetings and outreach of any type in the Firm’s CRM (Client Relationship Management) system

Maintain lawyer biographies over multiple channels (print, digital)

Collaborate with worldwide staff to ensure marketing materials are updated on a global scale

Coordinate efforts with the Communications and Digital Marketing teams in the practice’s visibility program; on internal communications, external communications on external website and social media, and to maintain practice details and lawyer bios on external website

In addition, responsibilities related to maintaining firm and client information are to be adhered to by all employees. This includes complying with the firm’s information security policies, protecting firm assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference, and reporting security events or potential events or other security risks to management

Qualification

Analytical skillsOrganizational skillsCRM system knowledgeTransactional terminologyDeadline orientedOffice applicationsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

An ability to handle time-sensitive requests from multiple lawyers, across time zones, and to generate quality work product in a fast-paced environment

Excellent interpersonal skills

Deadline oriented

Excellent writing/editing, proofreading, grammar and research skills (a writing and editing test is required)

Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with a high level of attention to detail

Understanding of transactional terminology and processes, as well as basic understanding of litigation terminology

Proficiency in standard spreadsheet, database, word processing and presentation applications (e.g., Excel, Dynamics, Access, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint are pluses), as well as with a variety of online and new media information resources

Knowledge of any CRM system is also helpful

A commitment to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism that are the hallmarks of Sullivan & Cromwell's legal practice

Three to five years of experience working for a law firm, financial institution or other professional services firm

Experience with communication at the Partner/Executive level

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required