Strategic BD Specialist — Corporate & AI

Husch Blackwell LLP; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Business Development Specialist to drive proactive BD and marketing projects for our Corporate and AI practices. The role coordinates between attorneys, BDMC teams, and the Marketing and Communications departments to translate priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

You will manage data, produce client-facing materials, and support sponsorships, speaking engagements, and ROI analysis while contributing to cross-functional initiatives across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in business, marketing, communications, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a law firm, professional services, or related environment.
• Prior experience with deal reporting, pipeline management, and competitive market intelligence in a legal industry setting is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with deal databases and marketing intelligence platforms (e.g., Pitchbook, Mergermarket, Bloomberg) and CRM systems such as InterAction and Foundation is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to draft and produce compelling proposals, collateral, research reports, and client-facing presentation materials.
• High level of maturity and confidence necessary to interact with sophisticated internal and external clients.
• Ability to initiate, create, and lead short- and mid-term projects, reprioritize workflow as needed, and take day-to-day responsibility for project deliverables.
• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the group’s attorneys, client base, experience, and market capabilities, and effectively communicate the firm’s and the group’s value proposition and differentiators to a variety of audiences through clear, persuasive writing.
• Develop an understanding of the BDMC department’s operations and the specific roles and responsibilities of each segment.
• Collaborate with team members to contribute to and lead multi-team efforts.
• Collaborate with the firm’s research team to produce reports, distilling key findings into clear, concise summaries, and delivering actionable insights to attorneys in an efficient and timely manner.
• Analyze corporate transaction data from deal databases and league table sources.
• Support deal reporting processes by coordinating with attorneys and deal teams to capture, verify, and maintain accurate deal and matter information in firm databases; draft deal descriptions and experience entries for use in pitches, league table submissions, and directory and award submissions.
• Lead the collection, analysis and quality control of deal reporting ensuring accurate profiling of practice experience and identifying trends and insights to inform business development strategy.
• Support the planning and implementation of business development and marketing projects for the group, including deliverables and ROI analysis.
• Take ownership of an industry vertical within the group, driving related initiatives and reporting on progress.
• Both collaboratively and independently identify opportunities to cross-sell to existing clients of the firm and drive forward campaigns and initiatives to grow client relationships.
• Draft, revise, and produce high-quality marketing and client-facing materials—including pitches, RFPs, presentations, and informational sheets—tailored to support new business opportunities and showcase the group’s capabilities.
• Lead the collection, organization, and maintenance of data in business development databases (e.g., RFP/pitch database, representative experience, SBU budget requests, and ROI).
• Research profile-raising opportunities for partners and key practices. Coordinate and lead preparation efforts for opportunities, ensuring maximum benefit from sponsorships and speaking engagements.
• Collaborate with BDMC teams to raise the SBU's internal and external visibility and positioning in key markets through speaking engagements, sponsorships, advertisements, public relations, social media, and other activities, aiming to maximize visibility and impact.
• Assist with strategic planning and execution of SBU events and webinars, including analyzing attendee lists, preparing tailored materials to enhance engagement, and supporting attorney follow-up.
• Work collaboratively with BDMC colleagues—and partner with other departments as needed—to support and advance cross-functional initiatives and projects.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of business development activities.
• Bring forward innovative ideas to improve client service and business development outcomes.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support the SBU and firm-wide business development efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Pitchbook

Mergermarket

Bloomberg

InterAction

Foundation

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Business Development Specialist to drive proactive BD and marketing projects for our Corporate and AI practices. The role coordinates between attorneys, BDMC teams, and the Marketing and Communications departments to translate priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

You will manage data, produce client-facing materials, and support sponsorships, speaking engagements, and ROI analysis while contributing to cross-functional initiatives across the