Senior Business Development Coordinator

Dentons US LLP; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Híbrido; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

Dentons US LLP is recruiting a Senior Business Development Coordinator to support the Firm's Regulatory, Public Policy and Government Affairs (RPP) practice in Washington, DC. This hybrid role involves working with practice leaders, lawyers and the Business Development team to drive initiatives that strengthen client relationships and expand opportunities.

The Senior Coordinator will handle day-to-day BD and marketing activities, including proposals, market research, thought leadership, events,

Formación

• 3–5 years of business development or marketing experience in professional services.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into client-focused messaging.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented professional with strong project management and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with a team.
• Experience with CRM and marketing technology tools is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Support BD and marketing activities for pitches, proposals, and credentials.
• Assist in client targeting, pursuits, market research and thought leadership.
• Coordinate events, rankings, databases and directories submissions.
• Collaborate with practice leaders and lawyers to develop strategy and market visibility initiatives.
• Maintain, update and analyze data in CRM and marketing systems.

Conocimientos

Writing skills

Project management

Communication

BD strategy

Educación

Bachelor's degree preferred

Herramientas

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Senior Business Development Coordinator to support the Firm's Regulatory, Public Policy and Government Affairs (RPP) practice in Washington, DC. This role will work closely with RPP practice leaders, lawyers and professionals, as well as the Business Development team, to execute high-impact initiatives that strengthen client relationships, support new business opportunities and enhance the Firm's market profile.

The Senior Coordinator will play a key role in the day-to-day business development and marketing activities of the practice, including pitches and proposals, client targeting and pursuits, market and policy research, thought leadership, events, rankings and directories, and practice-focused communications.

This is a highly visible role requiring strong organization, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity and confidence communicating with senior-level stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who proactively identifies opportunities and drives initiatives forward rather than simply responding to requests. This is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

Proposal Development and Management

Pitches, Proposals and Credentials

• Provide support to lawyers and the Business Development team in the creation, preparation and coordination of RFPs, proposals and pitches across practice areas, tailoring content to respond to client needs and ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely submission
• Draft and coordinate compelling content for proposals, presentations and related materials in alignment with Firm branding and strategic priorities
• Collect and maintain matter data in the Firm's experience management system, including deal summaries, transaction experience, case outcomes and credentials for use in pitches, proposals, biographies, directory submissions, website content and internal reporting
• Maintain and update core pitch materials and marketing collateral, ensuring they accurately reflect recent experience, sector focus areas and relevant team members across the
• Firm's practice groups

Practice and Partner Support

• Support lawyers and BD leadership in client development efforts including target identification, pursuit strategy and follow-through, proactively surfacing opportunities and flagging concerns to leadership as appropriate
• Help connect complementary capabilities across the RPP practice, including federal advocacy, state and local government affairs, public affairs, political law, and regulatory and policy matters
• Identify cross-practice connections and opportunities to increase internal visibility and drive collaboration across the Firm's practice areas and industry sectors

Business Development Strategy and Research

• Conduct market, industry and competitive intelligence research to identify growth opportunities and support targeted outreach and relationship-building initiatives
• Monitor client, sector and geographic trends and prepare insight-driven research and briefing materials for partners, practice leaders and key stakeholders
• Support knowledge management projects, including document audits and naming convention cleanup, to enable readiness for AI adoption and operational efficiency across business development functions

Thought Leadership, Events and Visibility

• Support the development and promotion of thought leadership initiatives, including practice group blogs, content strategy and posting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create, develop and distribute thought leadership, client alerts, post-event follow-up and other communications in compliance with Firm policies and brand standards
• Collaborate with BD leadership and lawyers to develop and execute strategic business development and market visibility initiatives, including curated client programs, speaking engagements, CLEs, seminars and webinars, including preparation of presentations and related materials

Rankings, Directories and Profile-Raising

• Draft and manage legal directory and award submissions, including but not limited to Chambers, Legal 500, league tables, regional and industry-focused publication awards and other such submissions
• Work with lawyers across the Firm to identify and articulate key matters and credentials for submissions and rankings
• Manage the collection and submission of matter data to ranking agencies, ensuring accurate tracking and appropriate credit

Tools, Technology and Reporting

• Use CRM and marketing technology tools to support client targeting, tracking and information sharing
• Maintain tracking systems for business development initiatives and deal activity, ensuring data integrity and organized recordkeeping while proactively managing timelines and driving process improvements
• Track business development activity and contribute to reporting and analysis that demonstrate impact
• Update and maintain client and prospect mailing lists and CRM records to support coordinated outreach
• Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

Experience and Qualifications

• 3-5 years of business development or marketing experience in a professional services environment; law firm experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant training, education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, client-focused messaging.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented professional with strong project management and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Polished professional presence and confidence interacting with senior-level lawyers and stakeholders.
• Interest in government, politics, public policy and the legislative and regulatory environment.
• Proactive, service-oriented approach with sound problem-solving skills and the initiative to drive projects independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as CRM tools.
• Flexibility to work outside of traditional business hours as needed.
• Experience supporting proposals, pitches, or legal directory and award submissions preferred.
• Familiarity with Washington, DC and federal policymaking preferred.
• Familiarity with AI-driven tools, marketing technology, data platforms and marketing and analytics automation preferred.

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.