Business Development Specialist

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks a Business Development Specialist to join the global Strategy & Marketing team. You will work with lawyers in assigned practices to execute business development plans and help create compelling pitch documents and marketing content.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field with at least three years of relevant experience in professional services, possess strong written and verbal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in professional services or law firm business development.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication; collaborative.
• Ability to juggle multiple high-visibility projects on tight timetables.

Responsibilities

• Execute business development plans with assigned practices.
• Create, customize and update pitch documents and other marketing content.
• Monitor business, legal and geopolitical news for opportunities for partners and practice groups.
• Assist with onboarding and integration of lateral partners.
• Coordinate client events and webinars and other thought leadership campaigns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

3+ years in professional services or law firm business development

Job description

Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has an immediate opening for a Business Development Specialist, who will be part of the global Strategy & Marketing team.

Working with the Senior Manager or Director of Business Development for assigned practices, and with the support of colleagues across the platform, the Business Development Specialist will be responsible for:

• Working with lawyers in assigned practices to execute business development plans, initiatives and activities
• Creating, customizing and regularly updating pitch documents, directory submissions and other marketing content to ensure they are well written and positioned appropriately towards specific target audiences
• Monitoring business, legal and geopolitical news to potential opportunities for individual partners and practice groups
• Assisting with business development tasks related to onboarding and integration of assigned lateral partners
• Executing and conducting follow up as appropriate with respect to client events and webinars, as well as other thought leadership campaigns
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Candidate should have a bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field, with a minimum of three years of relevant experience in professional services or law firm business development.
• Those with at least five years of experience may be considered for a Manager level role.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills are critical to success as are collegial, collaborative and team player attributes.
• Candidate must be a self-starter who thrives on juggling numerous high visibility projects on fast timetables and can handle high-pressure environments.
• Candidate should have strong to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and some knowledge of applications specific to the legal field.

The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 - $125,000. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skill set, and geographic location.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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