Business Development Coordinator – Transactional

Gibson Dunn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Business Development Coordinator to enhance client relationships and support marketing efforts. This dynamic role involves creating tailored collateral materials, managing event logistics, and contributing to the visibility of legal practices. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional organizational skills and a knack for communication, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Join a forward-thinking firm where your contributions will make a significant impact on high-stakes transactions and client engagements.

Benefits

Health Care

Retirement Benefits

Paid Days Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Performance-Based Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in professional services, preferably in a law firm.
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing collateral materials and marketing pitches.
• Support logistical and administrative tasks for firm-hosted events.
• Maintain and update pitch tracking and CRM data.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Project Management

Time Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

CRM Systems

Job description

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Business Development Coordinator – Transactional

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in New York, for assigned transactional practices, the Business Development Coordinator will be responsible for driving the development and maintenance of collateral materials including the creation of bespoke pitch documents, standardized pitch decks, opportunity ready deal lists, matter descriptions and other applicable content.

Working closely with the Business Development Manager and the broader team, the Business Development Coordinator will also proactively contribute to visibility and client relationship management activities including conferences, sponsorships and client-facing events. Support for other transactional practices and lawyers will be assigned as needed.

This role reports to the Business Development Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the development of collateral materials, such as practice group descriptions, attorney biographies, practice area capability statements, and web content.
• Supporting the creation and formatting of marketing pitches and proposal materials, ensuring content accuracy and consistency.
• Assisting with profile-raising activities for assigned practices and attorneys, including events, webinars, community involvement, conferences, and professional associations.
• Assisting with the collection, tagging and updating of matter experience in Foundation as well as standard materials.
• Providing logistical and administrative support for firm-hosted events, including seminars, client receptions, and webinars. This includes coordinating with the special events team to manage invitations, CLE accreditation materials, and registration details.
• Supporting the execution of sponsorship deliverables and assist with attorney presentations for speaking engagements.
• Maintaining and updating pitch tracking, reporting, mailing lists, and other data points within the CRM system.
• Assisting with various directories and awards submissions.
• Other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Professional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact comfortably with executives and senior attorneys.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient project management and time management abilities.
• Capability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of experience in professional services, preferably within a law firm or legal department.
• Experience in supporting business pitches and understanding of legal practices is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., InterAction, Salesforce) preferred.

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

The annual compensation range for this position is $70-80k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.