Sr. Business Development & Marketing Coordinator

DLA Piper; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Marketing & BD professional to support cross‑practice activities in Data Privacy, Protection and Security, and Labor & Employment. You will partner with attorneys and the BD team to achieve business objectives and grow client relationships.

The role offers a hybrid work schedule across multiple offices and requires a proactive self-starter with strong attention to detail and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 3 years’ direct experience in marketing and business development in a large law firm or professional services environment.
• Proficient with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams; familiarity with CRM systems and content development.

Responsibilities

• Supports client targeting and cross-selling initiatives.
• Supports practice group events, industry sponsorships, and webinars.
• Collaborates with Pursuits & Directories on content for RFPs and pitches.
• Manages marketing collateral, pitch materials, website and social media content.
• Tracks and maintains experience and credentials across subgroups in firm systems and slide decks.
• Contributes to marketing campaigns and targeted client outreach.
• Gathers data points to measure ROI.
• Drafts directory submissions and industry awards.
• Coordinates internal and external communications, including client alerts, newsletters and ads.
• Masters CRM and experience databases to improve processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Marketing experience

Communication skills

Collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field

Tools

Co-Pilot

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

Under the direction of the Senior BD & Marketing Manager, this position will work closely with attorneys and other members of the Marketing & BD Department to support select marketing and business development activities for the Data Privacy, Protection and Security, and Labor & Employment practice areas. The position requires a self-starter, with accomplished critical thinking skills, who can partner with other marketing, business development, administrative, and executive team members to achieve business objectives. This role will work closely with the assigned practice group partners on strategic client growth opportunities and will report to the assigned practice group's BD & Marketing Manager.

Location

This position can sit in our Austin, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Short Hills, or Washington, DC office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supports client targeting and cross-selling initiatives.
• Supports practice group events, industry sponsorships, and webinars.
• Collaborates with the Pursuits & Directories team on content generation for RFPs and pitches.
• Manages, updates, and develops marketing collateral, pitch materials, and website and social media content.
• Tracks and maintains experience and credentials across all subgroups in firm systems and base slides.
• Contributes to marketing campaigns and targeted client outreach as a cross-functional team member.
• Gathers and maintains data points to measure ROI.
• Drafts directory submissions and industry awards.
• Coordinates internal and external communications, including client alerts, newsletters, press releases and ads.
• Masters firm systems, such as CRM and experience database, to harness client intelligence and create efficiencies in process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

Law firm experience is preferable but not required. Collaborative team player who can both take direction and self-start. Exceptional attention to detail, demonstrated ability to transfer learnings from one situation to the next, and a flexible and organized approach. Critical thinker, eager to learn, positive and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines. Strong relationship builder who is committed to learning the practice and eager to grow their skill set. Takes the initiative to create and foster engagement. Proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams is essential. Prior experience using programs like Co-Pilot and Microsoft Dynamics is desirable but not required.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.

Minimum Years Of Experience

• 3 years’ Direct experience serving in a marketing and business development role in a large law firm or professional services environment.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.

Compensation and Benefits

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $37.49 - $48.74 per hour depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.