Business Development & Marketing Specialist- Atlanta

Direct Counsel; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Counsel seeks a Business Development & Marketing Specialist to support its Finance, Investment Strategies, and Real Estate practices. The role blends strategy, analytics, and relationship development in a sophisticated legal environment.

We value strategic, analytical, proactive, and highly collaborative professionals who can turn market insights into actionable growth opportunities and work closely with attorneys and leadership.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Locations include Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Kansas City, Dallas, Los Angeles.
• Mostly onsite with some flexibility.
• Legal marketing or business development experience preferred.
• Experience with Finance, Investment Management, Real Estate or related industries a plus.
• Familiarity with CRM and marketing technology platforms preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, project management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support business development strategy, client growth, pitches, and RFPs.
• Analyze client, market, and competitive data to identify growth opportunities.
• Support events, sponsorships, rankings, and external marketing initiatives.
• Partner directly with attorneys, practice leaders, and senior marketing leadership.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM

Marketing technology platforms

Job description

Business Development & Marketing Specialist - Multiple U.S. Offices

Direct Counsel represents a leading Am Law 100 firm seeking a Business Development & Marketing Specialist to support its Finance, Investment Strategies, and Real Estate practices. This is an excellent opportunity for a marketing professional who enjoys combining strategy, analytics, and relationship development in a sophisticated legal environment.

Position Highlights

• 4 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Locations: Chicago, New York, Kansas City, Dallas, Los Angeles, or Atlanta
• Mostly onsite with some flexibility
• Legal marketing or business development experience preferred
• Support business development strategy, client growth, pitches, and RFPs
• Analyze client, market, and competitive data to identify growth opportunities
• Support events, sponsorships, rankings, and external marketing initiatives
• Partner directly with attorneys, practice leaders, and senior marketing leadership
• Experience with Finance, Investment Management, Real Estate, or related industries is a plus
• Familiarity with CRM and marketing technology platforms preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, project management, and organizational skills

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, proactive, and highly collaborative professional who can manage multiple priorities, work effectively with attorneys and executives, and turn data and market insights into actionable business development opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

$90,000-$120,000 annually, depending on experience and other factors.

Competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), PTO, sick time, employee assistance benefits, and parking/transit reimbursement where applicable.