Market Growth Specialist – Hybrid/Remote (Legal)

K&L Gates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Shh

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

K&L Gates is seeking a Market Development Specialist to join one of its offices (Charlotte, Chicago, Miami, New York, or Washington, D.C.). The role focuses on go-to-market initiatives, client growth, and industry-specific campaigns to increase visibility and client opportunities.

Candidates should have 3+ years in marketing/bd/sales in professional services and a degree. The position requires collaboration with lawyers and cross-market teams, and offers opportunities to contribute to budgeting

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of marketing, business development and/or sales experience in a professional services firm or similar environment.
• Knowledge of the global marketplace for professional services.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lawyers and Client Growth teams to execute market-specific campaigns and events.
• Understand industry markets, business trends, and competitive landscape for legal services.
• Execute and report on go-to-market initiatives by industry.
• Coordinate submissions for rankings and awards.
• Support key accounts within industry groups and cross-market initiatives.
• Assist lawyers with business development activities and proposals.
• Conduct research, attend events, and track business development activities.
• Help orient new lateral attorneys to the firm and Client Growth capabilities.
• Serve on the Global Client Growth Team and contribute to budgeting.

Skills

Marketing experience

Global marketplace knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Independence

Hands-on

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

K&L Gates is seeking a Market Development Specialist to join one of its offices (Charlotte, Chicago, Miami, New York, or Washington, D.C.). The role focuses on go-to-market initiatives, client growth, and industry-specific campaigns to increase visibility and client opportunities.

Candidates should have 3+ years in marketing/bd/sales in professional services and a degree. The position requires collaboration with lawyers and cross-market teams, and offers opportunities to contribute to budgeting