Chicago - Business Development Specialist, Finance

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At Winston Taylor, we set the standard, together. Winston Taylor is a transatlantic law firm built for the businesses, people, and markets driving capital and innovation. Here, you are in the room. In the action. Sleeves rolled up. You will work with leading clients. Disruptors. Fast‑growth companies. And help them to stay one step ahead of the moment and make critical decisions that shape their future.

We are present in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, combining the scale and speed that clients demand. You will be trusted with real responsibility from the outset and build experience through hands‑on work. We take your progression personally. We provide the platform. You shape the work around your goals and aspirations. Step into the moments that matter.

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The Business Development (BD) Specialist supports the overall marketing and business development efforts of the department, collaborating with team members to implement key initiatives for the assigned department, its practices, and its attorneys, as well as other informally assigned groups or teams.

This role supports the business development efforts of the Finance (Structured Finance), Tax and Restructuring practice groups and their respective business development teams, reporting to the Business Development Manager.

The BD Specialist also assists in the development and execution of practice‑wide and cross‑practice initiatives, as directed.

• Staff Development Framework:
  Adhere to Professional Excellence, Client Focus, and Leadership & Professionalism standards set forth in the firm's Staff Development Framework.
• Talent Development:
  Provide feedback on BD Coordinator performance to manager.
• Lateral Recruiting & Integration:
  Work with Manager to create all materials needed for pre‑arrival packet. Assist in implementing integration plan initiatives.
• Service Delivery:
  Participate in day‑to‑day delivery of BD services for assigned practices.
• Strategic Planning:
  As requested, support execution of strategic planning initiatives.
• Directories & Rankings:
  Support development of ranking and directory submissions, including referee lists, as requested. Experience with directories such as Chambers USA and Legal 500 is preferred.
• Content & Knowledge Management:
  • Actively participate in ongoing maintenance of the firm’s experience system.
  • Review materials and input revised or new content into experience system, including deal specific metrics, opposing counsel, and/or other information that may be used again.
  • Update or add experience to the experience system, as requested, including from completed directory and ranking submissions.
  • Track pitch and proposal activity in the new experience system.
• Proposals/Marketing Collateral:
  Support development of proposal materials and RFP response content for assigned practices; develop routine pitch materials. Support Manager in developing and maintaining print collateral suite and electronic content in collaboration with brand marketing team on messaging, design, and visual storytelling.
• Marketing & Operations:
  • With guidance from Manager, work directly with attorneys on CLE presentations, client briefings, blogs, newsletters, etc., focusing on development of content and distribution list.
  • Handle all logistics related to firm‑produced events and conference sponsor ships including follow‑up/ROI with assistance of BD Coordinator; utilize event team support as necessary.
  • Update and add experience reports to experience database for assigned practices.
  • Track BD expenses against budget for assigned practices; review finance reports and correct misclassified expenses.
• Practice‑wide Meetings:
  Support scheduling and logistical arrangements and other preparations for regular and special practice meetings, including agenda and materials development as assigned.
• Brand Marketing:
  Support advancing omni‑channel marketing strategies and tactics for assigned practices.
• Markets/Offices:
  Occasionally assist with regional activities and/or office activities as requested, including assisting with planning and executing of local events hosted both in and outside…