Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP · 2 days ago
Business Development Sr. Coordinator
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is looking for a Business Development Senior Coordinator based in their New York office. The role involves providing support on various business development initiatives linked to the firm's goals, focusing on assigned practices while also being cross-trained to support other departments.
Responsibilities
Assist in the production of tailored pitch materials and proposals, including relevant and compelling firm messaging, experience and accolades, in line with firm brand guidelines
Support RFP processes, including liaising with other firm departments
Maintain BD prospects lists, and track BD efforts, opportunities and outcomes
Coordinate and support the directories process, including producing draft submissions and reference lists for manager review; tracking timelines, deadlines and researcher assignments; coordinating communications and interviews; and related efforts
Ensure practice experience, client lists, matter descriptions, tombstones and client logos are updated and recorded within required deadlines
Maintain and update pitch templates and practice descriptions, such that materials are available for use upon request
Run queries and produce reports from internal and external databases, including custom experience lists, and provide support on research requests
Track accolades and make sure bios and other relevant work product is up to date with the latest awards
Liaise with Communications, Events and broader Client Development & Marketing teams on marketing efforts, including event/webinar invitations, guest lists and logistics
Support additional profile-raising activities including legal directories from time to time as determined by the needs of the firm
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 3 years' experience required in a BD role preferably in a professional
Strong executive presence, including the ability to be reliable to lawyers, fellow Client Development & Marketing team members and other firm support departments
Very strong attention to detail, accuracy and organization – must be able to work in a thorough, diligent and proactive manner
Strong time and project management skills; ability to prioritize and work within tight deadlines
Ability to communicate and collaborate with all levels of firm personnel, including lawyers and staff
Strong writing skills
Knowledge of and experience with third-party databases such as Pitchly, CapitalIQ, Preqin and PitchBook
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat are essential
Benefits
Comprehensive suite of benefit programs
Company
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP provides leading-edge legal solutions on complex, business critical issues spanning markets and industries.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matthew Garman
Chief Financial Officer
A. Mark Getachew
Partner - Corporate & Financial Services
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