Senior Client Development Strategist — Global BD

Dechert LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechert LLP in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Senior Specialist, Client Development to support and execute marketing, client and business development initiatives worldwide for its Finance and Real Estate, Tax and Private Client Practice Groups.

The role partners with events teams, manages pitches and proposals, and uses analytics to identify opportunities, drive revenue and enhance the firm’s market position. Collaboration across global marketing and BD functions is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 6 years in marketing within a professional services environment, preferably a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute business development initiatives for the firm's practice groups.
• Apply AI-powered tools to enhance marketing outputs and workflows.
• Manage budgets and track ROI for BD and marketing efforts.
• Coordinate events, sponsorships, seminars, and other profile-raising activities.
• Develop proposals and RFP responses and track related pitch activity.
• Research client targets and market opportunities to broaden client base.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial sense

Financial acumen

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Ethics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Dechert LLP in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Senior Specialist, Client Development to support and execute marketing, client and business development initiatives worldwide for its Finance and Real Estate, Tax and Private Client Practice Groups.

The role partners with events teams, manages pitches and proposals, and uses analytics to identify opportunities, drive revenue and enhance the firm’s market position. Collaboration across global marketing and BD functions is essential.