Description
We seek a proactive, commercially minded Marketing & Business Development Specialist supporting our Antitrust, Government Relations & Public Affairs, and Government Contracts practices.
Working with practice leaders, lawyers and M&BD colleagues, you will translate commercial priorities and market developments into coordinated, measurable activity. The role combines hands-on delivery with research, recommendations and ownership of defined, multi-stakeholder projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support implementation of practice marketing and business development plans, including coordination of priority initiatives and deadlines.
- Research clients, prospects, competitors and markets; translate insight into recommendations with senior colleagues.
- Evaluate outcomes, return on investment and value, identifying opportunities and risks.
- Coordinate client-focused pitches and proposals, gathering experience and tailoring credentials.
- Maintain accurate matter descriptions and capability materials; bring together cross-practice expertise and manage inputs, deadlines and delivery risks.
- Conduct client, prospect, competitor, and market research to inform targeting, positioning, and business development priorities.
- Deliver integrated campaigns and thought leadership with Communications, Digital, and Events colleagues.
- Draft and edit client communications, website content and biographies; coordinate directory and awards submissions, ensuring clear, audience-appropriate messaging.
- Build trusted stakeholder relationships and support client targeting.
- Coordinate seminars, webinars, conferences, sponsorships and client program, including targeting, logistics, follow-up, and evaluation.
- Align stakeholders around shared objectives, using diplomacy and senior guidance where needed.
- Lead defined workstreams, clarify responsibilities, track progress and communicate status.
- Balance competing priorities, coordinate discrete tasks, and escalate risks appropriately.
- Improve processes and capture lessons learned to strengthen efficiency, service delivery and stakeholder experience.
- Collaborate across teams and geographies, share knowledge and support junior colleagues through informal mentoring.
- Apply AI and automation thoughtfully, assessing outputs and sharing effective approaches.
Qualifications:
- Proactive self-starter who brings structure, judgment, and momentum to projects.
- Strong relationship builder who enjoys working across teams, geographies, and subject-matter areas.
- Comfortable balancing detail with the bigger picture and translating ideas into practical next steps.
- Motivated by meaningful responsibility, continuous development, and contribution to a high-performing team.
- Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, research, and project management skills, with close attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines, organize inputs from multiple stakeholders, and follow through on complex projects.
- Confident, collaborative communication style with the ability to work effectively with lawyers, M&BD colleagues, and Business Team teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CRM, experience databases, proposal platforms, content tools, AI, or similar systems is helpful.
Work Schedule & Additional Information:
- Core hours are generally Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. As an exempt position, the role requires flexibility to work the hours necessary to effectively perform job responsibilities and meet business, client, and team needs.
- In Washington, D.C., the expected base salary range for this role is $83,180 - $117,420 per year.