Sr. Business Development Coordinator

PR Girl Manifesto; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Senior Business Development Coordinator to support its Healthcare and Life Science practice. The role focuses on executing strategic marketing and BD initiatives to drive growth and raise visibility for this dynamic legal service area.

The ideal candidate brings experience in legal marketing and BD within a law firm, with a penchant for collaborating across practice groups and leveraging data to inform strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field.
• 2–4 years in legal marketing and/or business development; law firm experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; translate legal services into marketing content.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/marketing platforms (DealCloud, InterAction, Salesforce, Foundation).
• Interest in using AI technology (Harvey, Copilot) to support high-impact work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with practice group leaders and attorneys to implement business development initiatives and pursue strategic growth opportunities.
• Lead the preparation of customized client pitches, RFP responses, and other client-facing materials.
• Maintain practice-specific experience lists, matter highlights, and business development content.
• Coordinate and support client events, sponsorships, webinars, and conference engagements.
• Track and analyze market trends, competitor activity, and client developments to inform strategy.
• Ensure timely updates to the firm's website, marketing materials, and internal knowledge systems for the practice groups.
• Partner with colleagues across the Marketing and BD department on firmwide initiatives.

Skills

Excellent written/verbal communication

Organizational skills

Project management

CRM/Marketing platforms

AI technology interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing/communications/business

Tools

DealCloud

InterAction

Salesforce

Foundation

Job description

Overview

McGuireWoods LLP has an opening for a Senior Business Development Coordinator to support the firm's Healthcare and Life Science department. This position plays a key role in executing strategic marketing and business development initiatives focused on driving growth and visibility for one of the firms' most dynamic legal service areas. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in legal marketing and business development within a law firm setting. This position is available in our New York, Chicago, and Richmond offices.

McGuireWoods, one of the world's leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with practice group leaders and attorneys to implement business development initiatives and pursue strategic growth opportunities.
• Lead the preparation of customized client pitches, RFP responses, and other client-facing materials.
• Maintain practice-specific experience lists, matter highlights, and business development content.
• Coordinate and support client events, sponsorships, webinars, and conference engagements.
• Track and analyze market trends, competitor activity, and client developments to inform strategy.
• Ensure timely updates to the firm's website, marketing materials, and internal knowledge systems for the practice groups.
• Partner with colleagues across the Marketing and BD department on firmwide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in marketing, communications, business, or related field.
• At least 2-4 years of experience in legal marketing and/or business development; law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal services into compelling marketing content.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/marketing platforms such as DealCloud, InterAction, Salesforce, or Foundation.
• Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work.