Ropes & Gray LLP · 1 day ago
Senior Business Development Specialist - Private Capital Transactions
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $177K/yr
3+ years expRopes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm recognized for its leading practices in various areas. The Senior Business Development Specialist will support the implementation of strategic and commercial priorities for the Private Capital Transactions practice group, focusing on generating new business and improving market visibility.
ConsultingLaw EnforcementLegal
Responsibilities
Work with the DBD and PCT BD team, lead partners, and practice development colleagues, to develop and execute the business and client development strategy for the practice group, with a focus on growing revenue and relationships
Develop an understanding of the practice group’s ambition, helping to identify, assess, and pursue new clients
Help to drive the development of existing client relationships in collaboration with other relevant business support colleagues including: organizing, participating in and maintaining business development meetings and being responsible for certain aspects of client and target development efforts
Developing a strong knowledge of the PCT practice, including by commissioning and conducting business research to keep abreast of industry/market intelligence and to support the BD strategy
Work directly with the West Coast PCT partners to coordinate and implement BD projects and events
Support pitching and new business generation by: contributing to the executing large pitches, proposals and RfPs, including collaborating in a team to develop a winning strategy, helping to identify ways to differentiate from the competition and helping to write aspects of the pitch
Maintaining up-to-date pitch content, materials and client information
Participating in scoping and preparation for in-person meetings and pitches
Work with the DBD and PCT BD team, marketing team and other business support colleagues to: identify opportunities to create and implement integrated branding and profile-raising campaigns
Assess market conference opportunities, advise the lawyers on selection, participation in and execution
Identify the appropriate client and market targets for the delivery of knowledge marketing
Build a good working knowledge of adjacent practice and industry group services and a clear understanding of relevant group's strategy, priorities and clients
Communicate best practice business development activities and successes across the group
Qualification
Required
An undergraduate degree is required
Three to five years' experience in business development within a professional services firm or corporate environment
Requires a professional, highly motivated individual capable of functioning in an international, fast-paced legal environment Superior client service orientation
Quickly able to establish credibility with DBD, PCT BD team and key stakeholders with a knowledgeable approach
Work effectively and efficiently as a team player with an enthusiasm for developing relationships. Able to engage with and support colleagues and stakeholders across all aspects of the business
A self-starter, when required, in a dynamic environment
Commercially minded and solutions orientated
Excellent organization, communication and project management skills
Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of role and responsibilities
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of attorneys and business professionals. Experience writing in a professional services environment
Able to work to clear goals and priorities, multi-task and meet multiple deadlines
Creative and flexible when managing individual workload and priorities, taking colleagues' time into account, to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
Able to demonstrate creativity and initiative by continuously looking for areas to improve and ways to implement positive change to all aspects of role and responsibilities
Work effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse multi-office environment
Benefits
Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
Personal and professional development
Career growth opportunities
A collegial and supportive culture
Discretionary bonus based on performance
Company
Ropes & Gray LLP
Ropes & Gray, a preeminent, global law firm, has been ranked in the top-three on The American Lawyer's prestigious "A-List" for eight consecutive years and listed on Law.com’s UK “A-List” for three years in a row.
1001-5000 employees
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