Business Development Specialist (IP)
ORGANIZATION: Major International Law Firm
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
SALARY & BENEFITS: Base salary commensurate with experience and generous Performance-Based Bonus; Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Transit Program; generous Paid Time Off; 401K; Gym, Life Insurance; cafe, all firm amenities, exceptional culture, noted firm with historical stability, security and career growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate in-person and virtual events and speaking engagements
- Work with IP Business Development team to develop and maintain compelling IP collateral
- Provide research, coordination and other logistical assistance in connection with the origination and execution of new pitches and related client development meetings and activities
- Maintain and manage records, pitches, and fee proposals
- Create manuals and resource materials for the experience database, outlining best practices for researching and recording transactions as well as helping to develop definitions and taxonomies
- Conduct competitive intelligence and benchmarking research within an industry or among peer firms
- Research and prepare intelligence reports on clients, potential clients, competitors and industries of interest to the IP practice
- Assist with survey responses and award submissions for the IP practice
- Assist with collecting specific case experience to record in case tracking database
- Refine and curate core materials related to specific industries, practice descriptions and representative experience
- Monitor alerts and news flow to support proactive team initiatives
- Work alongside the Events team to put together client events
- Assist the Media / PR Team with recognitions and profile-raising initiatives
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of BD or marketing experience in a law firm or professional services environment
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
- Exceptional communication and listening skills, including an innate ability to communicate with stakeholders
- Proven ability to organize and manage a diverse range of projects, prioritizing multiple tasks with competing deadlines (at times in high-pressure situations)
- Very strong project management abilities to lead and control large, complex pitches, proposals and RFPs
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
- Proficiency with various research databases including, but not limited to Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg, Westlaw MonitorSuite, Lex Machina