Alston & Bird · 3 months ago
Business & Practice Development Specialist (Finance & Financial Services)
New York City
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $115K/yrAlston & Bird is a leading international law firm dedicated to excellence and recognized as one of the '100 Best Companies to Work For' for 26 consecutive years. They are seeking a Business & Practice Development Specialist to support Finance and Financial Services practices with business development, marketing, and practice management initiatives in their New York office.
LegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Develop relationships with Finance and Financial Services lawyers to serve as point of contact for day-to-day marketing and business development needs, and identify marketing and branding opportunities for the office/market
Prepare pitches and RFPs, including conducting/analyzing market research and analysis on prospect companies and business sectors
Tracking matters and deals for knowledge management database in Foundation
Proofread and copyedit client-facing and internal marketing materials
Coordinating with lawyers and the global marketing team on award nominations, surveys, and submissions for directory and ranking authorities such as Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, and IFLR
Make recommendations for and coordinate sponsorships, memberships, and event attendance at client and industry events to increase the visibility and influence of the firm, including working with outside vendors and the internal Alston & Bird Events team
Ensure content on website, biographies, and in the firm’s proposal database is current and updated proactively
Conduct and manage competitive intelligence research projects for the benefit of the Finance and Financial Services groups
Tracking of and coordinating multiple stakeholders’ input on client requests (e.g., bank surveys, outside counsel guideline reviews, etc.)
Updating and managing aspects of the Finance and Financial Services BD budgets
Support initiatives in coordination with the Finance and Financial Services groups’ BD Senior Manager and ensure these activities are tracked in relevant databases
Collaborate with marketing and other business professionals across the firm
Be knowledgeable of firm systems (e.g., Foundation) and conversant in technology used by marketing team and firm and identify and implement opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiency
Qualification
Required
Experience at a law firm or professional services firm is required
Executive presence and commitment to client service
A self-starter and team player, able to accept direction, yet work independently. Resourceful
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to interact with people at all levels
Demonstrates the ability to confidently interact with the firm's attorneys and actively supports their business development opportunities
Attention to detail
An eye for what looks good on client-facing materials
Willingness to travel, both to other firm offices and to events/conferences
Excellent prioritization, organization, and time management skills. Deadline oriented
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
A commercial, pragmatic, and positive outlook, responding effectively to rapidly changing circumstances and remaining calm in the face of pressure
High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and CRM/database platforms
Preferred
Experience working with law firm finance and/or financial services practice groups is preferred
Company
Alston & Bird
Alston & Bird LLP is a law firm providing legal services in Intellectual property issues, and most prominently patent rights.
Founded in 1893
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Keating
Partner and Leader, Privacy and Technology Practice Group
Joanna Hendon
Partner
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