Growth Strategist – Private Equity & Funds (Hybrid)

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support the Transactional practice, notably Private Equity + Investment Funds, within the Marketing and Business Development team.

The role drives client development, conducts market research, coordinates events and thought leadership, and creates tailored materials to raise the firm's visibility across practices. Hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, with a course of study in business, finance, or marketing preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of marketing and business development experience, preferably within a law firm or a professional services organization.
• Strong project and process management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to cultivate business with current and prospective clients.
• Conduct client, prospect, industry, competitor, and market research/analysis.
• Coordinate events, sponsorships, webinars and speaking engagements, including venue research, budget/logistics, drafting marketing communications, vendor coordination, program development, on-site support, tracking and follow-up activities.
• Work with the firm’s communications team to promote attorney successes, including media, publishing, and speaking opportunities.
• Assist with coordination of practice group thought leadership and blogs, including strategy and posting content.
• Identify cross-practice connections to increase internal visibility.
• Collect matter data for inclusion in Foundation, the firm’s experience management system.
• Assist in the creation of high quality, tailored pitch materials, responses to RFPs, and client presentations.
• Assist with development of legal directory, award submissions, and league table submissions.
• Coordinate marketing expense approvals and help manage practice budgets.
• Handle DealCloud/InterAction-related functions—research, marketing lists, and activities.
• Identify and respond to internal and external client inquiries in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Creativity & collaboration

Organized & detail-oriented

Project management

Hybrid/in-office work

Interpersonal skills

Self-management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/marketing

7+ years marketing & business development experience in law/professional services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support the Transactional practice, notably Private Equity + Investment Funds, within the Marketing and Business Development team.

The role drives client development, conducts market research, coordinates events and thought leadership, and creates tailored materials to raise the firm's visibility across practices. Hybrid work environment.