Strategic BD Specialist, Transactions (Hybrid)

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and bonuses

Comprehensive health care (medical,</p

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates in New York seeks a Specialist, Business Development (Transactional) to support growth by deepening client relationships and pursuing new opportunities. You will coordinate cross-functional BD initiatives with Marketing, Communications, Events, and Strategic Intelligence, aligning with the global BD team.

The role emphasizes project management, RFP/pitch execution, and maintaining content and CRM data to drive market engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three years of related experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of firm software (InterAction, Foundation, MS Office).
• Proven project management skills with multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Project manage and execute pitches, proposals, and RFPs to develop winning strategies.
• Ensure timely, accurate submission of pitches and proper document storage and tracking.
• Maintain up-to-date pitch content, materials, client information and experience tracking.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Discretion

Professional communication

Client relationship building

Learning new software quickly

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

InterAction

Foundation

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Job description

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates in New York seeks a Specialist, Business Development (Transactional) to support growth by deepening client relationships and pursuing new opportunities. You will coordinate cross-functional BD initiatives with Marketing, Communications, Events, and Strategic Intelligence, aligning with the global BD team.

The role emphasizes project management, RFP/pitch execution, and maintaining content and CRM data to drive market engagement.