Corporate BD Specialist - AI & Growth

Husch Blackwell LLP; Oakland (CA); Ibrido; USD 72.000 - 146.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Business Development Specialist to drive planning and execution of BD and marketing projects for the Corporate practice and AI offerings. The role coordinates attorneys, BDMC, and Marketing to translate priorities into actionable plans, deliverables, and measurable outcomes.

You will lead deal reporting preparation, collaborate on cross-team initiatives, and produce client-facing materials that showcase the firm’s capabilities.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience with deal reporting, pipeline management, and competitive market intelligence in legal is preferred.
• Familiarity with deal databases and marketing intelligence platforms (Pitchbook, Mergermarket, Bloomberg) and CRM systems (InterAction, Foundation).
• Excellent oral and written communication; professional and courteous demeanor.
• Ability to initiate and lead short- to mid-term projects and adapt to changing needs.
• Strong initiative, problem-solving, and ability to work independently.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel; knowledge of InterAction and Foundation a plus.
• Concise executive-level messaging; ability to communicate across audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, integrity, and confidentiality.

Mansioni

• Develop deep understanding of the group’s attorneys, client base, and market capabilities and communicate value propositions.
• Collaborate with BDMC team to lead multi-team efforts and translate priorities into actionable plans.
• Lead data collection, analysis, and quality control of deal reporting and profiling of practice experience.
• Support deal reporting and ROI analysis; draft deal descriptions and experience entries for pitches and submissions.
• Plan and execute BD/marketing projects and events; own an industry vertical within the group.
• Draft and produce client-facing marketing materials, pitches, RFPs, and presentations.
• Maintain and update data in BD databases (RFP/pitch database, representative experience, budgets).
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell to existing clients and grow relationships.
• Coordinate sponsorships, speaking engagements, and visibility activities to maximize impact.
• Provide cross-functional collaboration with other departments and drive process improvements.

Conoscenze

Proposal writing

Project coordination

Communication skills

Research and analysis

CRM platforms

PowerPoint expertise

Data entry accuracy

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Strumenti

Pitchbook

Mergermarket

Bloomberg

InterAction

Foundation CRM

Descrizione del lavoro

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Business Development Specialist to drive planning and execution of BD and marketing projects for the Corporate practice and AI offerings. The role coordinates attorneys, BDMC, and Marketing to translate priorities into actionable plans, deliverables, and measurable outcomes.

You will lead deal reporting preparation, collaborate on cross-team initiatives, and produce client-facing materials that showcase the firm’s capabilities.