Business Development Specialist - Transactional

WilmerHale, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Business Development Specialist to drive strategic marketing and revenue generation initiatives across various practice groups.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Lead planning and execution of firm events, including seminars, webinars, and client entertainment, managing audience development, invitations, and follow-up.
• Prepare sophisticated and persuasive pitch materials, RFP responses, and tailored marketing collateral.
• Conduct in-depth research on companies, industries, and competitors, providing actionable insights and recommendations to attorneys.
• Manage and maintain contact (InterAction) and experience (Foundation) management databases, generating reports as needed.
• Coordinate market recognition efforts, including overseeing legal directory submissions (e.g., *Chambers USA*, *Legal500*).
• Support sponsorships and annual memberships, leveraging benefits to maximize firm visibility.
• Collaborate with communications teams to promote key deals, matters, and practice highlights internally and externally.
• Propose and support digital marketing initiatives such as website updates and attorney online profile enhancements.
• *What You'll Bring:**
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver superior client service, with strong attention to detail and quality in a dynamic environment.
• A collaborative mindset, thriving in a team environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong time management, organizational, and research skills, capable of turning data into succinct, useful deliverables.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• **Education:** BA/BS degree required.
• **Experience:** 3-5+ years in a legal or professional services marketing/business development role preferred.