Senior Specialist, Business Proposals (Transactional)

SK Battery America, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plus year-end/

Comprehensive health care (medical,

401(k) and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Learning and development opportunities

Well-being programs

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP seeks a Senior Specialist, Business Proposals (Transactional) to join its New York office on a hybrid basis. The role collaborates with Attorneys, Business Development, and Knowledge Management on transactional pitches, RFP responses, and related business development efforts.

You will draft pitches with lawyers, coordinate across departments, and develop regular proposal strategy for meetings while ensuring materials are current and accurate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Minimum five years of marketing/business development in a professional services firm.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Draft pitches, proposals, and RFP responses with attorneys and BD team.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to assemble materials for pitches and presentations.
• Develop regular pitch reports and strategy for practice meetings.
• Maintain current and accurate marketing materials for transactional groups.
• Research and draft firm and partner transactional experience for collateral.
• Leverage internal and external data to create new presentations.
• Maximize use of Firm technology to prepare deliverables and store work products.
• Communicate effectively to build relationships and manage resources.
• Support firm operations and policies while handling related duties.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Discretion / confidentiality

Team collaboration

Adaptability to hybrid work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Specialist, Business Proposals (Transactional) to join our Firm. This position will be based in our New York office (hybrid).

The Senior Specialist, Business Proposals (Transactional) collaborates with Attorneys, Business Development, and Knowledge Management team members on transactional-related new business pitches, responses to RFPs, and other business development efforts.

• Drafts pitches, proposals and RFPs in collaboration with lawyers in the global transactional practices. Manages the process from start to finish.
• Collaborates with other department members, including Business Development, Strategic Intelligence, Experience Design, Operations, and GATS operating system to produce a variety of products in connection with individual transactional partner and practice business development efforts. Liaises with other firm administrative departments (such as Client Accounting, Finance, and Technology) to obtain clear relationship data for new proposals and presentations.
• Works with Transactional attorneys and others in the Global Business Development, Marketing & Communications Department to develop regular pitch proposal reports and strategy for relevant practice meetings.
• Collaborates with Business Development colleagues to ensure that the marketing materials for each Transactional practice group are current, accurate and complete.
• Works in conjunction with Firm experience team to research/draft relevant Firm and partner transactional experience, as well as gather yearly statistics for use in marketing collateral and presentations.
• Combines and leverages internal and external research/knowledge to develop new business presentations and other products.
• Maximizes utilization of the Firm’s technology to prepare and deliver products; and coordinates optimal storage, maintenance and sharing of work product.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Complies with and understands Firm operations, policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates close attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of five years of relevant marketing/business development experience in a professional services firm environment

Culture & Life at Skadden

What makes Skadden special is our people and the culture, community and spirit of collaboration we have created. We believe in teamwork and inspiring each other to be our best in an atmosphere that promotes professionalism and excellence in all that we do. We know that inclusion and drawing on the strength of a wide spectrum of talent only make us better and is vital to the firm’s success. Our goal is for everyone at the firm to enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for development and growth and to support the well-being of our attorneys and business services professionals.

Benefits

The overall well-being of our team is important to us. We offer generous benefits to help you achieve wellness in all areas of your life.

• Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid leave options, including parental.
• In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
• Robust well-being classes and programs.
• Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

For further details, please visit: https://www.skadden.com/careers/staff/employee-benefits

The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Salary Details

$125,000 - $150,000

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.

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