Client Development & Engagement, Specialist - Private Equity

Location: New York

The Client Development Engagement Specialist is responsible for supporting the Firm’s global business development initiatives by organizing and leveraging information about the Firm’s practice areas and lawyers and providing research and analysis about clients, competitors, markets, trends and industries. This role assists CDE in ensuring work product, communications and critical functions meet the Firm’s high standard of excellence. This role supports the implementation efforts of strategic plans to ensure successful growth and consistency regarding the Firm’s key business initiatives.

Responsibilities Maintain and ensure the integrity of the Firm’s engagement database and other core information (e.g., engagement information, fact sheets, attorneys’ biographies, deal and experience lists, rankings/awards, practice area descriptions, and client contacts)
Research and provide analysis about clients, competitors, markets, trends, and industries

Maintain website content, attorney biographies, practice group descriptions, and other Business Development and communications materials across multiple channels: web, print and electronic formats

Assist with drafting customized pitches, responses to RFPs, and other marketing materials for new business opportunities and client meetings

Serve as a resource regarding corporate practice areas, attorney expertise, related organizations, media and market positioning; stay abreast of developments and trends in the industry/market

Work with Business Development team to ensure consistent communication of key initiatives and cross-practice opportunities

Help to coordinate Firm-sponsored events, webinars, presentations, and event logistics (e.g., formatting invitations, tracking RSVPs, preparing name badges, preparing promotional materials and assisting with follow up)
Manage creation of advertising, posters, flyers, and other promotional materials, working with the Graphic Designer and outside vendors where appropriate

Support Business Development projects and other Firm initiatives as needed

Work with stakeholders in other Departments and in other offices, as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Education Required Bachelor ’s degree in business, English, communications, marketing, or related field

Skills and Experience Required Minimum  4 plus years of relevant experience

Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment

Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely and complete work product

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent research and analytical abilities

Strong project management skills, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions, provide solutions, or recommendations an escalate as appropriate

Ability to interact well and build professional relationships through networking and collaboration while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy, and discretion

Ability to effectively communicate and engage Partners and Senior members clients as appropriate

Strong learning aptitude and demonstrated Business Development skill set Proven strong technical and presentation skills with value add essential in the role Ability to anticipate requests for information essential to meet internal and external client needs appropriate to their role, providing exceptional customer service

Ability to quickly develop organizational astuteness and understand the Firm’s culture, vision, policies, and practices

Proficiency in MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel Preferred Prior  experience in marketing and business development field at a law firm preferred

Some familiarity with Content Pilot’s suite of products or other experience database a plus Experience updating/maintaining a website preferred

Demonstrated experience using a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system preferred

Salary Information NY Only:
The estimated base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $120,000 at the time of posting.

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