DLA Piper · 1 month ago
BD & Marketing Specialist - Global
DLA Piper is a bold and collaborative firm seeking a BD & Marketing Specialist – Global to support marketing and business development activities. The role involves working closely with lawyers and marketing team members on global initiatives, requiring strong critical thinking, communication, and project management skills.
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Responsibilities
Works closely with our Senior Director of Global BD & Marketing and the respective Marketing Managers and team on strategic client growth projects, pitches/RFPs, content development, experience tracking, directory submissions, events, webinars, and other activities related to demonstrating our expertise to clients. The role supports global cross‑border teams and initiatives across the United States, Latin America, and Canada, and may be called upon to assist with other projects as needed
Conducts and coordinates research (with firm research/library teams) on clients, experience/capabilities, markets, industry trends, law firm competitors, and other relevant areas, to facilitate cross-border activities, help position the teams, for proposals as needed, and to demonstrate expertise cross-border and within the various markets. Assists in developing data-driven solutions and performing analytics to support business development needs
Assists in compiling presentations, key metrics, and reports to leadership
Works with other CMBD leadership, Directors, and Marketing Managers on other key practice/sector group projects as requested/appropriate
Actively participates in lawyer meetings as requested/appropriate
Utilizes the Marketing Resource System (MRS) to track all workflow, InterAction for CRM, and Experience Hub for experience reporting
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
3 years of experience in marketing and/or business development in a professional services environment
Strong writing and presentation skills
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced setting
Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills critical, with a keen attention to detail
Communication and data analysis skills
Client service orientation
Project management skills
Ability to generate immediate credibility with firm lawyers
Proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
Foster positive work relationships
Comply with all firm policies and practices
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in digital/virtual conference calls; participating in meetings as needed
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Previous law firm experience is preferred
Ideal candidate will be a high-energy, savvy marketing professional
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
DLA Piper
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries to helps clients with their legal needs around the world.
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