Senior Specialist, Business Proposals; Transactional

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We invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues.

We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers.

We are seeking a Senior Specialist, Business Proposals (Transactional) to join our Firm. This position will be based in our New York office (hybrid).

• The Senior Specialist, Business Proposals (Transactional) collaborates with Attorneys, Business Development, and Knowledge Management team members on transactional-related new business pitches, responses to RFPs, and other business development efforts.
• Drafts pitches, proposals and RFPs in collaboration with lawyers in the global transactional practices.
• Manages the process from start to finish.
• Collaborates with other department members, including Business Development, Strategic Intelligence, Experience Design, Operations, and GATS operating system to produce a variety of products in connection with individual transactional partner and practice business development efforts.
• Liaises with other firm administrative departments (such as Client Accounting, Finance, and Technology) to obtain clear relationship data for new proposals and presentations.
• Works with Transactional attorneys and others in the Global Business Development, Marketing & Communications Department to develop regular pitch proposal reports and strategy for relevant practice meetings.
• Collaborates with Business Development colleagues to ensure that the marketing materials for each Transactional practice group are current, accurate and complete.
• Works in conjunction with Firm experience team to research/draft relevant Firm and partner transactional experience, as well as gather yearly statistics for use in marketing collateral and presentations.
• Combines and leverages internal and external research/knowledge to develop new business presentations and other products.
• Maximizes utilization of the Firm's technology to prepare and deliver products; and coordinates optimal storage, maintenance and sharing of work product.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Complies with and understands Firm operations, policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates close attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
• Education and Experience Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of five years of relevant marketing/business development experience in a professional services firm environment

What makes Skadden special is our people and the culture, community and spirit of collaboration we have created. We believe in teamwork and inspiring each other to be our best in an atmosphere that promotes professionalism and excellence in all that we do. We know that inclusion and drawing on the strength of a wide spectrum of talent only make us better and is vital to the firm's success.

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