Senior Business Development Strategist

Holland & Knight LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Holland & Knight LLP seeks a Senior Business Development Coordinator to lead marketing initiatives for assigned practice areas, mentor junior staff, and shape the firm's business development approach. You will manage complex projects, collaborate with attorneys, and drive external communications and thought leadership activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years in marketing, business development, or professional services; law firm experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in marketing, business development, or professional services; law firm experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Development team and practice leaders to identify, evaluate, and recommend marketing activities aligned with goals.
• Lead complex, multi-stakeholder marketing projects from conception through execution and evaluation.
• Develop customized pitch materials and RFP responses ensuring strategic positioning and consistency.
• Manage directory submissions, awards, and rankings for assigned practices, including narrative development and coaching on interviews.
• Own quality and branding of marketing collateral, practice descriptions, biographies, and website content for assigned areas.
• Coordinate external communications strategies including press releases and thought leadership placements.
• Advise attorneys on positioning, visibility, and profile-raising opportunities.
• Mentor and support development of Junior BDs and coordinators.
• Support integration of lateral hires into practices.
• Oversee databases, client lists, and reporting; assist in budgeting and meeting prep.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

MS Office / Microsoft 365

Writing & editing

Legal industry marketing

Independent judgment

Professionalism & discretion

Adaptability under pressure

Learning MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Holland & Knight LLP seeks a Senior Business Development Coordinator to lead marketing initiatives for assigned practice areas, mentor junior staff, and shape the firm's business development approach. You will manage complex projects, collaborate with attorneys, and drive external communications and thought leadership activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years in marketing, business development, or professional services; law firm experience is strongly preferred.