BD and Marketing Specialist - Global Finance​/Real Estate

BD and Marketing Specialist - Global Finance/Real Estate Recruiting Location

US-IL-Chicago | US-TX-Dallas

Marketing

The Business Development and Marketing Specialist is a key team member within the Marketing Department. The Specialist serves as a liaison to assigned practice and/or industry groups. They work directly with BD and Marketing colleagues and partners in the groups (across various offices) to develop and execute clear strategies and business plans, and manage an aligned range of business development pursuits, marketing campaigns and communications, client events and sponsor ships, and key account activity.

The Specialist takes an active role in learning about the service offering, lawyers, and clients of the assigned groups and related practices. They help develop and lead initiatives to enhance the groups' knowledge about our clients, their business needs, and relevant Sidley capabilities to foster cross-selling.

• Serves as lead project manager for RFPs and pitches, both for the assigned groups and others, as needed
• Spearheads briefing discussions to propose and/or understand the opportunity
• Writes new business proposals, conducts matter research, and produces targeted, tailored responses to RFIs/RFPs
• Supports follow-up, debriefs activities post-pitch, and reports results

• Supports practice/industry team leadership and other partners on development and coordination of marketing and client development plans for the group and individual lawyers
• Attends and contributes to practice/industry group meetings and planning sessions
• Develops and refines the groups' business development "infrastructure" (e.g., written collateral, experience database/matter lists, contact lists, opportunity tracking, etc.), exercising an acute level of quality control to ensure that all marketing collateral, communications, matter lists, and other materials are consistent, error-free, and up to date; ensures processes are efficient and the best possible use is made of available technology and other resources
• Helps group leaders prepare and manage the group's BD budget; tracks and analyzes practice/industry initiatives, evaluating the ROI of activities to recommend and plan future efforts
• Coordinates with the Market Intelligence team to conduct industry, client, and competitive research to support practice development initiatives
• Facilitates the planning, implementation, and follow-up of new business or cross-marketing opportunities

• Leads the drafting and submission of rankings, awards, surveys, league tables, and other recognitions for assigned groups
• Works with Regional BD and Marketing team members to plan client programs and Sidley-sponsored events
• Works with the Communications and PR team to identify thought leadership topics and Sidley lawyers to engage in media commentary, article publication, podcasts, etc.
• Recommends and facilitates the involvement of Firm lawyers in professional organizations that will enhance the visibility of the lawyers and the Firm in relevant practice/industry platforms

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at

$88,000 - $110,000 if located in Illinois or Texas

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email  (current employees should contact Human Resources).