Marketing Operations Coordinator - Strategic Partnerships

Kirkland & Ellis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Marketing Operations (Ops) Coordinator in New York City to support a high-profile portfolio of sponsorships, external partnerships and attorney-focused programs within the Firms Marketing & Business Development team. This role links MBD, attorneys and clients to ensure sponsorships are coordinated, tracked and measured with discipline.

Reporting to the Senior Ops & Systems Manager, you will work with colleagues across the Firms global BD, research, marketing and

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 2-3 years post-graduate experience, ideally in law or professional services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attorneys, clients, partners and colleagues at all levels.
• Strong organization and project management to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated initiative, judgment and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong proofreading, writing and data management with high accuracy.
• Team-oriented collaboration and professionalism across functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Salesforce, Emburse, Coupa, Lawline or Powtoon is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sponsorship deliverables management: biographies, assets, merchandise, registrations and event content.
• Coordinate sponsorship commitments, speaker participation and deadlines; track attendees and requests.
• Monitor budgets and ROI data; support post-event analysis to measure impact.
• Assist external speaker review processes and General Counsel oversight needs.
• Support development and delivery of attorney marketing education programs, tools and resources.
• Maintain New York office gift inventory and coordinate merchandise procurement.
• Assist with presentations and multimedia content for key initiatives, including partner meetings.
• Maintain Marketing Ops databases and ensure sponsorship activity and ROI data are captured.
• Collaborate across MBD and assist cross-functional projects and initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Project management

Initiative

Writing

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor7s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Emburse

Coupa

Lawline

Powtoon

Job description

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What You’ll Do

Are you a diligent and organized project coordinator who thrives in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment and enjoys bringing complex initiatives to life?

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Marketing Operations (Ops) Coordinator to support a high-profile portfolio of sponsorships, external partnerships and attorney-facing programs within the Firm’s Marketing & Business Development (MBD) team. These initiatives help attorneys engage effectively with clients, strengthen the Firm’s presence in key markets and ensure sponsorship investments are coordinated, tracked and assessed with discipline. The Ops team serves as a central connector across MBD, helping align priorities, manage Firm resources and support the CMO.

Reporting to the Senior Ops & Systems Manager, with direct oversight from the Senior Ops Specialist, this position offers strong visibility, meaningful business impact and opportunities for professional growth. Additionally, you will benefit from guidance from the broader Ops team and the CMO and will work closely with colleagues across the Firm’s global BD, research, marketing and communications groups.

• Sponsorship Management: Coordinate sponsorship deliverables, including attorney and company biographies, advertising assets, branded merchandise, registrations, presentation materials and event-related content.
• Program Coordination: Manage sponsorship commitments, speaker participation, deadlines, attendee tracking, stakeholder requests and submissions to keep initiatives running smoothly and on schedule.
• Budget & ROI Tracking: Monitor sponsorship budgets, collect and document return‑on‑investment (ROI) data and support post‑event analysis to help measure business impact.
• Speaker Review Support: Assist with external speaker review processes and General Counsel oversight requirements as needed.
• Attorney Marketing Programs: Support the development and delivery of attorney marketing education programs, tools, and resources that enhance business development efforts.
• Branded Merchandise Management: Maintain New York office gift inventory, research innovative promotional items and help coordinate branded merchandise procurement across the Firm.
• Presentation & Content Development: Assist with presentations and multimedia content for key Firm initiatives, including annual partner meetings.
• Data & Process Management: Maintain Marketing Ops databases and ensure sponsorship activity, stakeholder feedback and ROI information are captured accurately and consistently.
• Cross‑Functional Support: Collaborate across MBD and contribute to special projects and departmental initiatives as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree; with 2-3 years of post‑graduate experience (law or professional service firm experience a plus).
• Communication & Relationship Building: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with attorneys, clients, external partners and colleagues at all levels.
• Organization & Project Management: Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate complex activities, meet deadlines and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
• Initiative & Judgment: Demonstrated ability to take ownership of work, adapt to changing priorities, exercise discretion and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Writing & Administrative Excellence: Strong proofreading, writing, and data management skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaboration & Professionalism: Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to build productive relationships, maintain confidentiality, and contribute positively across functions.
• Technology Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Copilot. Experience with Salesforce, Emburse, Coupa, Lawline, or Powtoon is an advantage.

If you’re excited to support high‑impact marketing initiatives, collaborate with top legal professionals, and help drive meaningful business development outcomes in this Marketing Ops Coordinator role, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in New York City. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation Range

New York City: $67,000 - $92,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.