Business Development Analyst-Silicon Valley

Primary Responsibilities and/or Essential Functions

• Contribute to the development of strategy and implementation of plans for the Silicon Valley office and Patent Litigation practices.
• Create pitch materials and oversee document production process, including helping update and maintain frequently used collateral material (e.g. attorney biographies, practice and industry descriptions and experience lists, etc.), in collaboration with partners and attorneys.
• Analyze and utilize deals data from a variety of databases such as Mergermarket, Thomson and Bloomberg in response to partner inquiries for competitive analysis and business development purposes.
• Review and analyze client data (including patent litigation and/or deal history), market data, and industry research for pitch and other client meetings.
• Work on various business development events; contribute to the effective planning, implementation and follow-up of client events.  (Identify and interact with clients at Firm events.  Making introductions to attorneys. )
• Identify cross-practice business development initiatives as needed.
• Research and secure information from other major data compilers for marketing and business development, including wins tracking and CRM system.
• Liaise with other teams, including Deal Reporting, Events and Digital Content in the Business Development Department on various client-focused projects.
• Liaise with Communications team and outside agency on awards submissions.
• Any other responsibilities or special projects as assigned by management. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum 2 years of corporate business development experience at a peer law firm required.
• Experience with Docket Navigator, Thomson, Bloomberg and Mergermarket preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, analytical and researching skills; ability to synthesize data and accurately capture it in a narrative.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced and high pressure environment; must possess a very strong attention to detail and a professional demeanor.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours and on weekends as required.
• Self-motivated, with excellent time management, project management skills and sound judgment required.
• Positive attitude and ability to coordinate efforts with others in department as a solid “team player”.
• Excellent computer skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.