Strategic Business Development Coordinator

McPhail Sanchez, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 58,298 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support marketing and BD activities across several practice groups, including International Arbitration and International Trade. The role emphasizes pitches, proposals, legal submissions, events, and CRM management, with hybrid work options in NYC or DC.

The candidate will work with BD managers, attorneys, and staff to enhance visibility and client relationships, coordinating content, data, and campaigns while ensuring brand

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in marketing/business development or proposals preferred.
• Familiarity with legal marketing and proposal processes a plus.
• Strong writing and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of RFPs, pitches, and proposals from planning through submission.
• Collaborate with attorneys and marketing staff to develop client-focused materials.
• Identify and refine content to ensure responsiveness and consistency.
• Coordinate research, data, and pricing inputs with internal stakeholders.
• Manage production, assembly, delivery, and recordkeeping of final submissions.
• Conduct follow-up to track outcomes and insights.
• Coordinate logistics for webinars, conferences, and sponsorships.
• Maintain and update the firm’s CRM and experience database (Foundation).
• Edit and produce newsletters and client communications.
• Update marketing collateral and practice area pages to align with branding.

Skills

Strong writing

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arnold & Porter is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support marketing and BD activities across several practice groups, including International Arbitration and International Trade. The role emphasizes pitches, proposals, legal submissions, events, and CRM management, with hybrid work options in NYC or DC.

The candidate will work with BD managers, attorneys, and staff to enhance visibility and client relationships, coordinating content, data, and campaigns while ensuring brand