Coordinator, Business Development

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About Us

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Coordinator, Business Development to join our Firm. This position will be based in our Palo Alto (hybrid). The Coordinator, Business Development role supports business development initiatives and strategies for the Firm’s global Transactional practice. Assists in developing and tracking high-level pitches, proposals, RFPs and marketing materials, gathering relevant data and supporting the drafting of legal directory submissions, collecting, and maintaining experience content and planning client-facing activities, such as firm-sponsored client events, industry sponsorships, and conferences.

• Works with Transactional business development team members to provide support for the full range of practice group marketing and business development activities.
• Maintains organization of the Transactional business development function through a number of efforts, including:
  • Coordinates and tracks the status of various business development initiatives and events.
  • Monitors and assesses pitch and proposal activities; follows up with team members to document and share outcomes and best practices.
  • Compiles and tracks practice matter experience in the firm's global database.
  • Maintains list of memberships/sponsorships, handling deliverables and tracking ROI.
  • Gathers and maintains information on business development plans and budgets.

• Assists other Transactional business development team members with the creation, preparation, and coordination of RFPs, proposals and pitches for new business opportunities.
• Collaborates with Firm Experience team on the collection of matter descriptions.
• Assists in coordinating and tracking overall thought leadership opportunities, including speaking engagements and articles.
• Maintains and updates marketing collateral, including relevant practice group brochures, one-pagers, PowerPoint decks, attorney bios, experience lists and client mailings, among others.
• Coordinates with Events team and others on in-person and virtual conferences, seminars, forums, sponsorships and speaking engagements; assists with internal and external events as needed, including on ground support.
• Coordinates with Strategic Intelligence team to generate reports on clients and prospects, industry and market trends and competitive intelligence reports.
• Supports in-house CLE presentations, coordinating logistics, materials and CLE credit.
• Leverages Firm CRM and Experience databases to identify and confirm relationship targets and relevant experience for business development opportunities.
• Coordinates with Marketing team to update and maintain various Firm mailings lists used for event and client mailings.
• Coordinates with Marketing Communications and Social Media team on communications pieces to promote the Firm, practice and attorneys.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates close attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's