Business Development Senior Coordinator

Sidley Austin (NY) LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Business Development and Marketing Coordinator to join the Marketing Department in New York. The role supports assigned practice and/or industry groups with a range of business development projects, learning the service offering, lawyers, and clients, and coordinating cross-office activities.

You will assist in proposals, maintain marketing infrastructure, and help prepare rankings and client materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of two years in business development or marketing
• Strong writing and proofreading skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing new business proposals, capability pitches, and RFP responses
• Maintain and update marketing collateral, experience databases, matter lists, and contact lists for consistency and accuracy
• Support rankings, awards, surveys, league tables, and other recognitions for assigned groups
• Update practice/industry information on the Firm's website and intranet; coordinate external republication as needed
• Help write and edit group descriptions, lawyer bios, and client presentations for BD pursuits
• Conduct research on clients and markets to gather intelligence on industries and needs
• Collaborate with Creative team to produce branded collateral for sponsorships, events, ads, and presentations
• Plan client programs and Sidley-sponsored events with regional BD/Marketing teams
• Handle other related BD/marketing tasks as assigned

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking and prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Two years of business development/marketing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

The Business Development and Marketing Coordinator is a key team member within the Marketing Department. The Coordinator supports assigned practice and/or industry groups with a variety of business development and marketing projects, as described below. They take an active role in learning about the service offering, lawyers, and clients of the assigned groups, and work closely with colleagues across offices and functions to coordinate a range of integrated business development and marketing efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of new business proposals and capability pitches, as well as formal RFP responses
• Maintains the groups’ business development “infrastructure” (e.g., written collateral, experience database/matter lists, contact lists, opportunity tracking, etc.), exercising an acute level of quality control to ensure that all marketing collateral, communications, matter lists and other materials are consistent, error-free, and up to date
• Supports the preparation and submission of rankings, awards, surveys, league tables, and other recognitions for assigned groups
• Updates practice/industry information on the Firm’s website and intranet site, and coordinates occasional external republication
• Helps write and edit practice/industry group descriptions, lawyer biographies, and client presentations to support the Firm’s business development pursuits
• Conducts research on clients/prospective clients, and gathers market and competitive intelligence to develop knowledge about our clients, their industries, and legal needs
• Collaborates with the Creative team to produce branded collateral for sponsorships, client events, advertisements, presentations, and other activities
• Works with Regional BD and Marketing team members to plan client programs and Sidley-sponsored events
• Other tasks and projects as assigned #LI-KG2 #LI-Hybrid

Education and Experience

• Required:
  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • A minimum of two (2) years of business development and/or marketing related experience
  • Excellent writing and proofreading skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Preferred:
  • Marketing or business development experience in a law firm or other professional services organization
  • Working knowledge of customer relationship, pipeline, and experience management databases such as InterAction, Salesforce, and/or Foundation
  • Familiarity with relevant company/market research tools, as well as law firm rankings, awards, and league table publications

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Superior relationship building skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

The target salary range for this role is: $75,000-$82,000 if located in New York. Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [e-mail] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sidley is an elite global law firm with a known reputation of deploying innovative strategies to achieve powerful results. Business professionals are essential to the firm’s ability to deliver the highest quality legal services to our clients.

We are always looking for talented, motivated individuals who thrive in a performance-driven culture to join our team.

We encourage you to explore current openings and check back for future opportunities that align with your skills, experience, and career goals.

Sidley employs approximately 2,300 lawyers working with our clients in complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. Our 160 years of perspective and reach are truly global, supported by 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial, regulatory, and financial centers across the world. Our lawyers and business professionals, fluent in more than 75 languages, possess the cultural awareness and cross-border legal acumen needed to bring clarity to a dynamic business landscape.