Private Equity BD Coordinator | Strategy, Pitches & Hybrid Work

PR Girl Manifesto; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support private equity initiatives, respond to pitches, manage experience data, and assist with thought leadership content. You will coordinate events, track relationships, and help prepare materials for market outreach in a fast-paced, professional services setting.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to collaborate across practice areas, with emphasis on strategic targeting, data accuracy, and cross-team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-4 years of experience in marketing, business development, events, communications, or related field.
• Law firm or professional services experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience with CRM systems including DealCloud and other BD tech.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Interest in corporate transactions, private equity, or related industries.

Responsibilities

• BD Execution Support: draft/edit pitches, proposals and marketing materials; coordinate timelines and ensure alignment with firm messaging.
• Experience Management: maintain deal/matter descriptions, assist with directory submissions and data collection.
• Practice Development: support thought leadership content; coordinate publication of articles, alerts, podcasts, webinars.
• Conference & Event BD: coordinate events, speaker logistics, attendee outreach, RSVPs, post-event follow-up.
• CRM & Targeting: support target lists, relationship tracking, meeting prep materials, market research.
• Market Intelligence & Reporting: assist with competitive intelligence and reporting tied to initiatives.
• BD & Team Support: track initiatives, internal comms, agendas, and follow-ups.
• Special Projects: collaborate across disciplines and geographies; promote bandwidth flexibility.

Skills

Project management

Multitasking

Communication

Relationship building

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DealCloud

Foundation

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

McGuireWoods is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support private equity initiatives, respond to pitches, manage experience data, and assist with thought leadership content. You will coordinate events, track relationships, and help prepare materials for market outreach in a fast-paced, professional services setting.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to collaborate across practice areas, with emphasis on strategic targeting, data accuracy, and cross-team