Senior Business Development Coordinator

New York, NY or Washington, DC 

The Senior Business Development Coordinator will support our nationally ranked, large law firm client’s Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) group. This incumbent will work closely with practice leadership, partners and the US Director of Business Development. The Senior Business Development Coordinator (ENR) will provide support to the ENR practice and the global Climate Change sector.  This role will be based in Washington, D.C. 

Responsibilities

• Provide support to lawyers in the creation, preparation and coordination of proposals/pitches for new business development tailoring the information to respond to the client needs.
• Conduct market analysis, industry and competitive intelligence research reports for business development opportunities. Investigate and develop information available on the Internet and elsewhere to assist attorneys with business development and relationship-building initiatives.
• Organize and manage client events and seminars/webinars.
• Work with the attorneys to identify and secure speaking engagements and other events, including the production of PowerPoint and other types of presentations and exhibits.
• Supervise the management of client and prospect mailing lists.
• Coordinate practice/sector newsletters and client alerts.
• Work with practice leadership to develop the US budget and strategic plan.
• Serve as ENR practice liaison, providing an array of marketing support functions.
• These duties may be ongoing or ad-hoc in nature.
• Other duties as may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position. 

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 – 5 years of business development experience in the professional services industry, law firm and environmental experience is preferred.
• Must have strong written and verbal communications skills.