Hybrid Business Development Specialist - Private Equity & Funds

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is seeking a Business Development Specialist to directly support the Transactional practice, with a focus on Private Equity and Investment Funds. The role sits within the Marketing and Business Development team and requires collaboration across practice groups.

The ideal candidate has extensive marketing and BD experience, strong communication and project management skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid, in‑office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or marketing preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of marketing and business development experience.
• Strong project and process management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to cultivate business with current and prospective clients.
• Conduct market research to inform BD efforts.
• Coordinate events, webinars, and sponsorships, including logistics and communications.
• Promote attorney successes with the communications team and media opportunities.
• Assist with thought leadership and blogs, including strategy and posting content.
• Coordinate marketing budgets and expense approvals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Creative and collaborative

Organized and detail-oriented

Project management

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing

7+ years marketing + BD experience

Strong project and process management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is seeking a Business Development Specialist to directly support the Transactional practice, with a focus on Private Equity and Investment Funds. The role sits within the Marketing and Business Development team and requires collaboration across practice groups.

The ideal candidate has extensive marketing and BD experience, strong communication and project management skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid, in‑office setting.