Business Development Coordinator

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in Pennsylvania is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support the Marketing and Business Development team, collaborating with Private Equity + Investment Funds attorneys to plan and deliver high-quality materials for strategic growth initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least four years in marketing and business development, preferably in a law firm or professional services, with strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 4+ years in marketing and business development, preferably in a law firm or professional services.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to cultivate business with current and prospective clients.
• Conduct market, industry, and competitor research to inform BD efforts.
• Assist in creating tailored pitch materials, RFP responses, and client presentations.
• Coordinate events, webinars, sponsorships, and speaking engagements.
• Support media outreach, thought leadership, and client alerts distributed by the BD team.

Skills

Strong project management

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

The Business Development Coordinator is an important client service role and an integral part of the Marketing and Business Development team that works closely with the firm’s Private Equity + Investment Funds practice group. The Business Development Coordinator will work collaboratively with practice group attorneys and members of the Business Development team on timely planning and delivery of high-quality materials in support of the attorneys’ key strategic growth initiatives.

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to cultivate business with current and prospective clients.
• Conduct client, prospect, industry, competitor, and market research/analysis to inform targeted business development efforts.
• Assist in the creation of high quality, tailored pitch materials, responses to RFPs and client presentations.
• Assist with the development of legal directory and award submissions and regular league table submissions.
• Assist with the development and distribution of client alerts, newsletters, blogs, and other thought leadership pieces.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of events, sponsorships, webinars and speaking engagements. This includes venue research, coordinating budget and logistics, drafting marketing communications (invitations, presentations, collateral, etc.), coordinating with vendors, program development, on-site support, tracking and follow up activities.
• Work with the firm’s communications team to effectively promote the successes and legal expertise of the group’s attorneys, including identifying media, publishing, and speaking opportunities that align with the profile-raising objectives of the practices.
• Identify cross-practice connections and opportunities for practices to increase internal visibility.
• Collect and organize matter data for inclusion in Foundation, the firm’s experience management system.
• Handle InterAction-related functions—develop and maintain marketing lists and business development activities, research, reports, etc.
• Work collaboratively with the firm’s Practice Management department to assist with internal organizational efforts of the group, as appropriate, including participation in practice group meetings.
• Identify and respond to internal and external client inquiries in a timely manner and seek feedback/follow-up as appropriate.

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong project and process management capabilities. Highly motivated, results-oriented, creative, and collaborative. Well-organized with strong attention to detail. Proactive and able to remain flexible while delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. Works well under pressure and can manage and prioritize simultaneous, time-sensitive deadlines across assigned practices. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with practice group attorneys, Marketing and Business Development Department peers, and other administrative departments of the firm. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Able to work independently while keeping BD leadership and attorneys apprised of progress on identified BD projects and initiatives. Ability to work effectively both independently and with teams to promote consistent and efficient workflow processes. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide high-quality service and partner effectively with diverse groups of people at various levels within the firm as well as external contacts.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree required and/or any combination of experience, education or training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Minimum of four (4) years of marketing and business development experience, preferably within a law firm or a professional services organization. Prior successful work history supporting a legal practice or similar experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, market, education, training, and/or experience.

Hiring Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $95,000.00

About Us

Your experience is our difference. We aim to make a tangible and lasting difference for you and your business. As a client of our firm, you can expect us to be ahead of the curve in your industry, start closer to the right answer on your issue, and create more value. What drives you, drives us. Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy.

As a firm of more than 1,600 attorneys in 35 offices in the U.S., UK, and EU, including the 10 largest U.S. legal markets, we serve clients ranging from multinational companies to new market entrants across all major industry sectors, and offer differentiated experience in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate.

We put clients first. This service ethic manifests itself in everything we do, including through Troutman Plus, our market-leading client value program. Through Troutman Plus, we collaborate with clients to understand their unique needs and deliver customized solutions that add real value to their business.

A true service culture thrives on an inclusive environment of mutual support and collaboration — values we emphasize at every level of our firm. Delivering the best service to you depends on a work environment that embraces respect, inclusiveness, and teamwork, empowering every individual to contribute. The best ideas emerge when everyone has a seat at the table.

Corporate responsibility is central to our mission as we reach out to the communities we serve in meaningful partnerships and pro bono work. Individuals and groups firmwide contribute time and talent to the civic, cultural, charitable, educational, and professional organizations that matter to them.