Specialist, Client Development - Private Equity

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York is seeking a Specialist, Client Development to support global business development by organizing information about practice areas and lawyers and by providing research on clients, competitors, markets and industries. The role assists in delivering high-standard work products and facilitates strategic plan implementation.

You will draft customized pitches, maintain the engagement database, coordinate events, and manage promotional materials,

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Flexible and willing to work extra hours as needed.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Strong project management and multi‑project coordination.
• Builds professional relationships through networking with discretion.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM usage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure integrity of the engagement database and core information.
• Research and provide analysis about clients, competitors, markets, trends, and industries.
• Maintain website content, attorney bios, practice group descriptions across channels.
• Draft customized pitches, responses to RFPs, and marketing materials.
• Serve as a resource on corporate practice areas and market positioning.
• Coordinate Firm events, webinars, and related logistics.
• Create promotional materials with designers and vendors.
• Support BD projects and firm initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in other departments and offices.

Skills

Communication skills

Research analysis

Project management

Attention to detail

MS Office

CRM systems

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/English/communications/marketing

Tools

CRM system

Content Pilot

Website CMS

Job description

The Specialist, Client Development is responsible for supporting the Firm’s global business development initiatives by organizing and leveraging information about the Firm’s practice areas and lawyers and providing research and analysis about clients, competitors, markets, trends and industries. This role assists CDE in ensuring work product, communications and critical functions meet the Firm’s high standard of excellence. This role supports the implementation efforts of strategic plans to ensure successful growth and consistency regarding the Firm’s key business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure the integrity of the Firm’s engagement database and other core information (e.g., engagement information, fact sheets, attorneys’ biographies, deal and experience lists, rankings/awards, practice area descriptions, and client contacts)
• Research and provide analysis about clients, competitors, markets, trends, and industries
• Maintain website content, attorney biographies, practice group descriptions, and other Business Development and communications materials across multiple channels: web, print and electronic formats
• Assist with drafting customized pitches, responses to RFPs, and other marketing materials for new business opportunities and client meetings
• Serve as a resource regarding corporate practice areas, attorney expertise, related organizations, media and market positioning; stay abreast of developments and trends in the industry/market
• Work with Business Development team to ensure consistent communication of key initiatives and cross-practice opportunities
• Help to coordinate Firm-sponsored events, webinars, presentations, and event logistics (e.g., formatting invitations, tracking RSVPs, preparing name badges, preparing promotional materials and assisting with follow up)
• Manage creation of advertising, posters, flyers, and other promotional materials, working with the Graphic Designer and outside vendors where appropriate
• Support Business Development projects and other Firm initiatives as needed
• Work with stakeholders in other Departments and in other offices, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in business, English, communications, marketing, or related field

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum 4 plus years of relevant experience
• Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely and complete work product
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent research and analytical abilities
• Strong project management skills, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions, provide solutions, or recommendations and elevate as appropriate
• Ability to interact well and build professional relationships through networking and collaboration while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy, and discretion
• Ability to effectively communicate and engage Partners and Senior members clients as appropriate
• Strong learning aptitude and demonstrated Business Development skill set
• Proven strong technical and presentation skills with value add essential in the role
• Ability to anticipate requests for information essential to meet internal and external client needs appropriate to their role, providing exceptional customer service
• Ability to quickly develop organizational astuteness and understand the Firm’s culture, vision, policies, and practices
• Proficiency in MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel

Preferred

• Prior experience in marketing and business development field at a law firm preferred
• Some familiarity with Content Pilot’s suite of products or other experience database a plus
• Experience updating/maintaining a website preferred
• Demonstrated experience using a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system preferred

Salary Information

NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $120,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible. Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has approximately 2,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Dallas, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, San Francisco, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.