Strategic Business Development Coordinator

International Executive Service Corps; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in Palo Alto is seeking a Coordinator - Business Development to support the Litigation and General Practice/Corporate Law Groups. You will work with partners and marketing staff to generate increased business and coordinate initiatives across offices.

The role requires strong writing and editing, research skills, and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks while maintaining discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent writing/editing, proofreading, grammar and research skills (a writing and editing test is required).
• Ability to produce initial drafts that are free of typos and simple errors and ability to correct own work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a highly demanding environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions from senior team members or guideline documents.
• Understanding of transactional, regulatory and litigation terminology and processes.
• Proficiency in standard spreadsheet, database, word processing and presentation applications (e.g., Excel, Dynamics, Access, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint are pluses), as well as with a variety of online and new media information resources. Knowledge of any CRM system is also helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist partners in preparing targeted presentations (pitch books, short form brochures and deal sheets), in a manner that effectively communicates the Firm's relevant experience and articulates clear reasons why the Firm should be retained.
• Maintain a complete record of all pitches, meetings and outreach of any type in the Firm’s CRM (Client Relationship Management) system.
• Assist with submissions to league tables, directories, guides and other surveys.
• Assist with industry and competitive intelligence research to identify potential opportunities.
• Track news and developments relating to the relevant sectors.
• Follow Firm news, note wins and maintain the practice experience database and updates in the CRM system.
• Coordinate content aspects of marketing conferences, sponsorship opportunities and other events within the national and regional legal/business community and in this capacity; work with the Special Events department.
• Plan, provide direction and support for events and conference sponsorships, including invitation list development and invitation mailing, tracking RSVPs, organizing registration, preparing name tags, preparing materials, reserving necessary equipment and conference rooms.
• Assist with coordinating efforts with the Communications, Digital Marketing and Creative Services teams in office and/or practice visibility initiatives.
• Other duties or special projects that may be assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing and editing

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Deadline oriented

Ability to follow instructions

Professionalism and discretion

Education

BA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Dynamics

Access

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

CRM

Job description

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in Palo Alto is seeking a Coordinator - Business Development to support the Litigation and General Practice/Corporate Law Groups. You will work with partners and marketing staff to generate increased business and coordinate initiatives across offices.

The role requires strong writing and editing, research skills, and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks while maintaining discretion and professionalism.