K&L Gates · 1 week ago
Market Development Specialist
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$106K/yr - $159K/yr
3+ years expK&L Gates is a global law firm seeking a Market Development Specialist to join their New York office. The role focuses on supporting local marketing and business development initiatives, building brand awareness, and contributing to client growth and community engagement efforts.
LegalReal Estate
Responsibilities
Support Senior Manager in executing client growth pipeline initiatives for assigned multifaceted markets
Support Senior Manager in collaboration efforts with Practice and Industry leads to help execute practice and industry initiatives in local markets
Maintain a strong knowledge of the assigned local markets and key industries, including business trends and competitive landscape for legal services
Coordinate local sponsorships, memberships, surveys, and firm participation in charitable and civic engagement events for assigned markets
Client event engagement: Provide strategic support, and local execution when needed, for complex, high-profile events (e.g., K&L Gates programming, networking reception/dinners, CLEs, roundtables, client-facing third party events, private dinners, webinars, sporting event suites); provide feedback on vendors; oversee on-site market events; track event ROI follow-up
Collaborate closely with Senior Manager and other Client Growth teams, such as Pitches and Proposals, Events, Brand Marketing and Communications, Competitive and Strategic Intelligence, as well as practice and industry business development leaders to deliver meaningful programming to the market
Collaborate with and support Senior Manager to drive partnerships with local organizations, develop entertainment and educational events to deliver value, visibility, and opportunity in the local market
Assist in the development of local office PR and advertising as well as co-lead local external relations efforts
Identify business expansion opportunities and co-develop initiatives with the Senior Manager by matching firm solutions to client needs within specific markets and/or industries
Assist in orienting new lateral attorneys to the firm
Measure and track initiatives and provide regular reporting
Process vendor payments, credit card reconciliations, and help draft and submit firmwide business development spend approval requests
Foster a culture of business development in the offices through office communications, individual support, trainings, and other efforts
Undertake other projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in marketing or communications with 3 to 5 years of experience in a professional services organization or closely related corporate environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effectively manages and communicates confidential issues
Strong people skills with demonstrated service orientation
Demonstrated good judgment, decision-making, and follow-through capabilities
Persistence coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
Excellent project management, organizational, and planning skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines
Outstanding attention to detail, flexibility, and creativity
Collaborative team player who is also self-motivated
Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet research tools essential
Preferred
Knowledge of CRM software is a plus
Benefits
Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
Dental Insurance
Wellness Program
Vision Insurance
Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
Health Advocacy Services
Paid Time Off (25-30 days per year)
Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
Paid Holidays (12)
Addiction Resources
Family Building Benefits
Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
529 Deductions
Relocation
Accident Insurance
Employee Referral Program
Critical Illness Insurance
Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs
Bereavement Leave
All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law
Company
K&L Gates
At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our lawyers and policy professionals to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chuck Hokanson
Chief Financial Officer
Gavin Gray
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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