Assistant Manager, Business Development – Corporate – Latin America

The Assistant Manager, Business Development – Corporate – Latin America is responsible for supporting the Firm’s global business development initiatives focused on the Latin America market. This role supports all business development initiatives across the Latin America practice (including but not limited to banking and credit, capital markets and PE/M&A), primarily consisting of pitches, proposals, directory submissions, research and analysis about clients, competitors, markets and industries, related internal business, client communications, and related work product, while maintaining the Firm’s high standard of excellence. This role supports the implementation of strategic plans and initiatives related to the Latin America practice to ensure the successful growth of the practice, and consistency regarding the Firm’s key business initiatives, with a focus on Latin America, and particularly Brazil.

Responsibilities

• Perform various business, administrative, and operational support functions as related to Business Development strategies, marketing, communications, policies, procedures, and initiatives related to the Firm’s Latin America practice

• Research and provide analysis about clients, competitors, markets, trends, and industries, and specific strategic insights into the Latin American deal market

• Maintain website content, attorney biographies, practice group descriptions, and other Business Development and communications materials across multiple channels: web, print and electronic formats

• Assist with drafting customized pitches, responses to RFPs, and other marketing materials for new business opportunities and client meetings

• Respond to inquiries and troubleshoot issues in connection with Firm memoranda and other client alert distribution.

• Maintain deal and case experience; help manage the Firm’s engagement database and across related channels

• Prepare and manage directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories/publications

• Manage creation of advertising, posters, flyers and other promotional materials, working with the Graphic Designer and outside vendors where appropriate

• Help to coordinate Firm-sponsored events, webinars, presentations, and event logistics (e.g., formatting invitations, tracking RSVPs, preparing name badges, preparing promotional materials and assisting with follow up)

• Foster and maintain strong relations with key stakeholders; ensure stakeholders’ engagement is supported in varied departments and offices

• Support Business Development projects and other Firm initiatives as needed

• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years as a practicing attorney, or 5 years of Business Development experience required

• Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment

• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment

• Strong attention to detail

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and web-based research

• Ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy and discretion

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent research and analytical abilities

• Ability to assess needs, assign priorities, develop strategies and make recommendations when presented with ambiguous or incomplete information

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions, escalating as appropriate

• Strong project management and organizational skills, demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and manage multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment

• Ability to effectively share knowledge and resources with appropriate parties, both internally and externally

• Ability to anticipates business challenges of Partners and senior team members and proactively address needs with self-assuredness and business acumen

Preferred Experience

• Some familiarity with Content Pilot and Foundation’s suite of products or other experience database preferred

• Prior experience developing awards submissions, or in marketing and business development field, at a law firm preferred

• Experience with website maintenance and or Client Relationship Management (CRM) system experience

• Cultural familiarity with the region, and Spanish or Portuguese language ability is a