Business Development Supervisor - Special Matters and Government Investigations

King & Spalding Chicago, IL Open
King & Spalding is looking for Business Development Supervisor - Special Matters and Government Investigations in Chicago, IL.
This local job opportunity with ID 3932794392 is live since 2026-11-02 02:19:36.
Overview

In this role you support the Special Matters and Government Investigations BD team by shaping pitches, RFPs, submissions, events, and marketing content to win new matters. You will collaborate across the firm's global Marketing and BD function to drive cross-selling, client targeting, and thought leadership. You'll manage proposals, coordinate strategic research, and oversee budgets and events to maximize ROI. This is a high visibility role at a leading law firm that values data-driven BD, collaboration, and professional development.

Compensation / Benefits
  • generous compensation
  • bonuses and merit-based increases
  • comprehensive health and wellness plan
  • life and disability insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan with profit sharing
Responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate RFP responses and pitch materials with compelling value propositions
  • Maintain and streamline pitch files, tracking, and experience mapping in databases
  • Draft directory and award submissions and gather matter information
  • Coordinate sponsorships, events, and client entertainment with ROI tracking
  • Update marketing materials (PowerPoint decks, fact sheets, web content) and align content with brand team
  • Support internal BD communications and promote practice through website, social media, and PR
  • Execute cross-selling and go-to-market strategies with stakeholders; monitor results
  • Conduct strategic research on potential clients and competitors to identify growth opportunities
  • Onboard laterals and provide BD coaching for partners
  • Assist with ad-hoc BD initiatives and budget tracking
Key requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (MBA or JD a plus)
  • 5+ years of professional marketing/BD experience, ideally in a law firm
  • Strong stakeholder management and ability to collaborate with partners and staff
  • Advanced project management skills with ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, with tailoring for varied audiences
  • Ability to work independently and with discretion in sensitive matters
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with BD Hub, Foundation; familiarity with AI tools (Microsoft Copilot, Harvey)
  • stakeholder management
  • communication
  • team collaboration
  • Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
  • BD Hub
  • Foundation
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