Senior Business Development Coordinator

Job Description

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, intellectual property, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Summary

The Senior Business Development Coordinator works closely with and supports assigned practice groups and related working groups on all business development initiatives. This position reports to the Business Development Director and will work closely with other members of the Marketing & Branding, Communications, and Client Development teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Works with the Business Development Director and Managers to contribute to and assist in the development and execution of strategic plans to drive business development.
• Drafts responses to pitches and proposals.
• Drafts, edits, and submits ranking submissions (e.g. Chambers, Law360).
• Plays a key role in the development of group website content and marketing collateral. Contributes ideas to increase brand awareness and profile, including driving outward facing activities such as sponsored events, in-house presentations, professional speaking opportunities, articles, and media interviews.
• Plans and ensures the successful execution of client development events, such as seminars and webinars.
• Supports attorneys with client alerts, blogs, podcasts, and newsletters.
• Initiates and analyzes client, market, competitor, and industry research to inform business development strategies.
• Working in collaboration with practice group leadership and the Business Development Director and Managers, develops agendas for meetings and prepares and circulates meeting summaries. Helps to identify and execute on next steps identified during meetings.
• Maintains group intranet site and repository of relevant business development information.
• Enters practice group data into various knowledge management systems, including business development tracker, experience manager, and InterAction, the firm’s CRM.
• Supports lateral integration.
• Manages and tracks business development budgets. Assists with preparing and monitoring practice group expense budgets.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of and familiarity with legal and business environments.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with others in a cooperative, enthusiastic and friendly manner to accomplish position functions and participate in team efforts.
• Sound judgment with respect to confidential and sensitive information and persuasion in gaining the cooperation of others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with attorneys, staff and vendors.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and capable of producing quality written communications such as memos, spreadsheets, slides, and other standard work documents.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and budgeting principles and ability to monitor and manage budgets within established limits, analyze financial data and draw accurate conclusions.
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize new software programs and tools.

Qualifications

Education

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Equivalent training and experience may substitute for education.

Experience

The position requires a minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible, directly related experience during which the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities were demonstrated.

Additional Information

Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave and progressive options such as back up childcare, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance with applicable laws. The pay range for this position is $72,000-$94,000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. Other benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave. The salary for this position may vary based on location, market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.

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