Hybrid Project Manager – LATAM Transactions BD

Skadden,-Arps,-Slate,-Meagher-; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Year-end discretionary bonuses

Comprehensive health care

401(k) savings plan

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Well-being programs

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York seeks a Project Manager, Business Development (Transactional Practices - LATAM) to support LATAM BD initiatives. The role focuses on pitches, client targeting, events, research, and thought leadership collaboration, with a strong emphasis on collaboration across offices.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years in marketing or BD in professional services, preferably law.

Qualifications

• Broad and thorough knowledge of marketing in a large law firm environment.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills.
• Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and research skills, including ability to evaluate existing systems and create new ones.
• Ability to synthesize data and accurately capture it in a narrative.
• Strong listening and consultative skills.
• Knowledge of relevant firm software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM, databases).
• Demonstrates close attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to business development initiatives, including maintaining client lists and pipeline tools.
• Supports new business pitches, proposals, and responses to RFPs, ensuring materials reflect LATAM practices.
• Updates marketing collateral and attorney bios in collaboration with practice leaders.
• Coordinates client targeting efforts across LATAM transactional BD team and other offices.
• Maintains records and tracking documents for BD activities.
• Assists in planning client-facing educational and social events (webinars, seminars, conferences, receptions, dinners).
• Manages mailing lists, CRM data cleanup, and supports partner and counsel meetings.
• Conducts client research and promotes the Firm’s services to existing and prospective clients.
• Mentors junior team members and ensures confidentiality and high-quality work.

Skills

Marketing

Business development

Law firm experience

Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM

Database management

Job description

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York seeks a Project Manager, Business Development (Transactional Practices - LATAM) to support LATAM BD initiatives. The role focuses on pitches, client targeting, events, research, and thought leadership collaboration, with a strong emphasis on collaboration across offices.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years in marketing or BD in professional services, preferably law.