Business Development Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the North America business development strategy for the Transactional Practice, focusing on M&A, PE, and client growth.
• Assist in the development of proposals, including collecting practice area descriptions, representative matters, and client information.
• Identify new business opportunities and cross-selling opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Develop and maintain digital and hard copy marketing collateral, including capability statements and CVs.
• Assist in preparing directory submissions for publications such as Chambers and Legal 500.
• Coordinate logistics and content for virtual and in-person firm-sponsored events and seminars.
• Conduct client research regarding billings, matters, and relevant timekeepers.
• Monitor Practice Group business development expenditures and assist with budget management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development or marketing.
• Experience in a professional services or legal environment is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams, and Adobe Acrobat.
• High level of discretion, diplomacy, and commitment to confidentiality.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

About the Company

Baker McKenzie is a global law firm with a team of 13,000 people across more than 70 offices worldwide. We are a passionately collaborative community committed to world-class career development and an uncompromising commitment to excellence.