Business Development Senior Specialist

New York, NY 

Summary

A global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Business Development Senior Specialist-Litigation & Trial to join our dynamic team in New York. As part of the team, you will work closely with our partners to drive client-focused business development, branding, and marketing goals for the New York Litigation & Trial Department. The Litigation & Trial Department is made up of attorneys with a diverse portfolio of expertise in the following practice areas: White Collar & Defense Investigations, Securities Litigation and Professional Liability, Complex Commercial Litigation, Antitrust, and IP Litigation, among others.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the strategic objectives of the Litigation & Trial Department, including developing and managing key client accounts, strengthening our market position and winning new business. By leading these initiatives in New York, you will collaborate with Global Litigation & Trial Department Leadership to develop and execute on an integrated strategy that leverages Firm’s global platform of formidable litigation and trial expertise.

This role will require qualitative and quantitative analysis to understand the current market landscape, market trends, Firm’s position in the market, and potential opportunities as the key drivers of the strategic plans. While the position is focused on supporting the litigators in the New York office, there will be a need to understand the firm’s global platform. You will be expected to collaborate with attorneys, BD colleagues, and personnel in various departments across the firm to execute on the responsibilities outlined below.

• Use understanding of Firm’s market position to develop and drive the business development and marketing efforts of the New York Litigation & Trial Department.
• Deliver regular analysis and reporting of industry competition, market trends, internal financial information, business opportunities, and pitch activity in efforts to develop and implement focused strategies both globally and by region.
• Work to effectively integrate newly promoted partners and lateral partner hires.
• Serve as a lead or consultant on key client accounts as assigned.
• Stay abreast of developments and trends in an effort to identify potential client opportunities.
• Remain informed of all major new Litigation & Trial clients and significant matters.
• Partner with the Global PR team to ensure coverage of successful matters, initiatives, and products in key markets and significant matters are publicized internally and externally in accordance with the firm’s public relations policy.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership and other marketing and campaign ideas to increase both internal and external brand awareness for the industry sector.
• Lead drafting for appropriate directory and award submissions.
• Support matter collection processes and development of marketing content.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, and Marketing or related field required.
• D. is a plus

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of related subject matter experience and related analytical experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience working within the Litigation Practice preferred.