Hybrid Remote BD Coordinator - Growth & Pitches

McGuireWoods LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP in New York seeks a Business Development Coordinator to provide cross‑practice support, coordinating pitches, proposals, and marketing materials while aligning with firm messaging. The role requires collaboration across departments and a willingness to travel occasionally for events.

The position emphasizes experience management, rankings, thought leadership, and CRM activities, with a focus on data accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–4 years in marketing, business development, events, communications, or related field; law firm or professional services preferred.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication; ability to build relationships across attorneys, clients, vendors, and business professionals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to think strategically and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Experience with CRM systems including DealCloud, experience databases including Foundation, and other BD platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Interest in leveraging AI tools (Harvey, Copilot) to drive efficiency.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for conferences and events.
• Interest in corporate transactions, private equity, or related industries is a plus.
• Interest in using AI tools to support high-impact work.

Responsibilities

• BD Execution Support - support pitches, proposals, RFPs, and marketing materials; coordinate timelines, gather experience, assist with drafting/editing, ensure materials align with firm messaging.
• Experience Management & Rankings - maintain deal and matter descriptions; assist with submissions; interview coordination.
• Practice Development & Thought Leadership - support thought leadership initiatives; coordinate with teams; maintain materials.
• Conference & External/Internal Event BD Support - liaison for conferences and events; coordinate messaging, speaker coordination, outreach, RSVP, post-event follow-up.
• Strategic Targeting, CRM & Relationship Support - develop target lists; CRM/database accuracy; prepare meeting materials and research background.
• Market Intelligence & Reporting - assist competitive intelligence, market research, reporting; identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Business Development & Team Support - implement business plans; track initiatives; internal communications and reporting.
• Special Projects & Teamwork - handle cross-disciplinary projects and promote collaboration.

Skills

CRM systems

MS Office

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Research skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DealCloud

Foundation

Harvey

Copilot

Job description

McGuireWoods LLP in New York seeks a Business Development Coordinator to provide cross‑practice support, coordinating pitches, proposals, and marketing materials while aligning with firm messaging. The role requires collaboration across departments and a willingness to travel occasionally for events.

The position emphasizes experience management, rankings, thought leadership, and CRM activities, with a focus on data accuracy and timely reporting.