Global BD Coordinator for Arbitration & Trade

Stryker Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support marketing and business development activities with a focus on International Arbitration, International Trade, Legislative, and Global Law practices. The role collaborates with attorneys and marketing staff to produce client-focused materials, manage RFPs, pitches, and submissions, and coordinate events and CRM data.

The position offers hybrid work from Washington, DC or New York, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 1 year of marketing, business development, or proposal experience, preferably within a professional services or law firm environment
• Experience with legal marketing and proposal processes preferred
• Familiarity with AI tools and marketing technologies preferred
• Experience with CRM systems and databases such as Foundation preferred
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently and collaboratively
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of RFPs, pitches, and proposals from planning through submission
• Collaborate with attorneys and marketing staff to develop tailored, client-focused materials
• Identify and refine content to ensure responsiveness and consistency
• Coordinate research, data, and pricing inputs with internal stakeholders
• Manage production, assembly, delivery, and recordkeeping of final submissions
• Conduct follow-up to track outcomes and capture insights
• Partner with BD Managers to support ongoing marketing initiatives
• Assist with sponsorships, presentations, and targeted business development efforts
• Collect and organize information for submissions to Chambers, The Legal 500, Law360, and similar publications
• Coordinate drafting and submission processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Coordinate logistics for in-person and virtual conferences, seminars, and sponsorships
• Provide on-site and virtual event support as needed
• Maintain and update the firm’s CRM and experience database (Foundation)
• Support targeted outreach efforts by developing contact lists for business development initiatives
• Assist with the editing and production of newsletters and client communications
• Update and maintain marketing collateral, including practice pages, brochures, presentations, bios, and experience lists
• Ensure all materials are polished, consistent, and aligned with firm branding

Skills

Strong writing

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Foundation CRM

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

Arnold & Porter is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support marketing and business development activities with a focus on International Arbitration, International Trade, Legislative, and Global Law practices. The role collaborates with attorneys and marketing staff to produce client-focused materials, manage RFPs, pitches, and submissions, and coordinate events and CRM data.

The position offers hybrid work from Washington, DC or New York, with opportunities to contribute to