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Foley Hoag LLP · 2 weeks ago

Senior Business Development Specialist

Boston Office

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $110K/yr

2+ years exp

Foley Hoag is an award-winning, international law firm that focuses on innovative industries and high-stakes litigation. They are seeking a Senior Business Development Specialist to support ILAD business development needs, which includes drafting proposals, tracking metrics, and conducting competitive intelligence research.

FinanceIntellectual PropertyLegalVenture Capital

Responsibilities

Assist with all new ILAD business pitches and RFPs. Catalogue materials properly within both ILAD and Business Development files for future reference

Keep a calendar of and assist with ILAD-related survey, directory and league table submissions. This will include, but not be limited to, Chambers & Partners (Global, USA, Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America); Legal 500 (USA, EMEA, Latin America); Global Arbitration Review; Latinvex; Law360; Best Lawyers

Maintain the ILAD department attorney and paralegal biographies on the website in keeping with the firm’s standard format. This will require drafting all ILAD bios in English and Spanish, and coordinating French translations as needed

With the Senior BD Manager for ILAD, draft and develop “off-the-shelf” marketing collateral that accurately reflects the firm’s ILAD expertise. This role will take the lead on drafting all content in English and Spanish, and coordinate French translations as needed, and will work with the firm’s business development team to maintain brand and production consistency and quality

Maintain the master database of all ILAD representative matters to be used for marketing or experience tracking purposes. Work closely with the Senior BD Manager for ILAD to ensure that data is maintained in a manner consistent with overall firm matter data

Work closely with the department’s event team to provide “on the ground” support for ILAD and other departments’ events happening in Washington, D.C. (on or off site) and occasionally in other locations

Coordinate with the Communications team on ILAD-related social media posts, press releases, website updates, and other marketing initiatives

In close coordination with the Senior BD Manager for ILAD and the Communications team, identify appropriate publications to target for attorney articles or interviews and ensure attorneys meet any required production or interview deadlines

Assist the Senior BD Manager for ILAD with specific projects supporting ILAD and other BD team members in the Washington, D.C. office as needed

Qualification

Microsoft Office proficiencyFluency in EnglishSpanishProject ManagementClient serviceInternational ArbitrationCommunication skillsEntrepreneurial spiritPrioritizeAdaptability to new technologyWorking knowledge of FrenchAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Native level fluency in English and Spanish (oral and written) required

Project Management: 2-3+ years marketing or business development experience, with significant and demonstrable project management experience

Client service: Ability to manage multiple projects at once and respond quickly to inquiries so as to serve as an ambassador of superior internal client service

Communication skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written formats

Work style: Ability to prioritize competing stakeholders and deadlines with a pleasant and professional demeanor

Education and prior service: A Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in International Relations, Political Science, Business, or Communications or a related field

Entrepreneurial spirit: This role requires an enthusiastic learner, inquisitive and willing to think outside the box and try new ways of delivering work product

Technology skills: Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office products (with a particular focus on Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and InterAction or other similar CRM systems