Pursuit Strategist

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lawyers and business development professionals to develop compelling, winning proposals and pitch materials.
• Act as a strategic partner to pursuit leaders by identifying differentiators, win themes, and growth opportunities.
• Lead and manage the development of practice and sector-specific pursuits, including single-practice opportunities.
• Manage the content contribution process, ensuring version control and high-quality output within the firm's proposal tools.
• Work with design teams to develop creative graphics and ensure all materials adhere to brand standards.
• Track proposal information and leverage data and analytics to monitor the competitive landscape.
• Mentor and guide administrators and other team members to foster a high-performing environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in legal or professional services marketing, business development, or strategy.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a "quasi-journalistic" ability to grasp specialist knowledge quickly.
• Proven ability to work diplomatically with all levels of personnel and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree such as an MBA or JD.
• Familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce.
• Experience with proposal generator tools such as Foundation.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Accrued paid time off starting at 20 days annually.
• Personal medical and parental leave.
• Paid sabbaticals and tuition reimbursement.

About the Company

Perkins Coie is a leading law firm dedicated to providing superior service through a culture of collaboration, devotion to clients, and mutual respect. Recognized as one of Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For," we are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion throughout our firm and communities.