Business Development Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support business development and marketing efforts for the M&A and Private Equity practices.
• Create and maintain master collateral materials, including bespoke pitch documents, standardized pitch decks, and matter descriptions.
• Collaborate with the Senior BD Manager and Marketing Intelligence team on deal collection for league table submissions.
• Support legal directory submissions and industry award applications.
• Assist with visibility initiatives such as conferences, sponsorships, and professional association memberships.
• Provide guidance and support for client relationship activities, including events and relationship reviews.
• Partner with CRM and Market Intelligence teams to ensure high-quality client data and support client targeting research.

Requirements

• University degree.
• 3-5+ years of professional services experience.
• Proven experience creating and developing business pitches.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity and comfort with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Co-Pilot.
• Strong written communication, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage shifting priorities in a high-stakes environment.

Benefits

• Annual compensation range of $110,000 - $120,000.
• Comprehensive health care and basic life insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation.
• Parental leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

About the Company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.