Specialist, Business Development (Transactional)

In this role you help drive growth for a leading law firm by supporting client targeting, cross-selling, and market engagement. You will partner with cross-functional teams to coordinate pitches, RFPs, and events, while ensuring timely delivery and quality content. You'll contribute to expanding client relationships and pursuing new opportunities in a fast-paced environment. This position blends project management, client service, and strategic collaboration to strengthen the firm's market presence.

• competitive salaries
• year-end discretionary bonuses
• comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision)
• savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits
• generous paid time off
• parental leave options

• Project manage and execute pitches, proposals, and RFPs, including strategy development and differentiating from competitors
• Ensure timely submission of RFPs/pitches and maintain document storage, tracking, and post-submission follow-ups
• Maintain up-to-date pitch content, practice materials, client information, and experience tracking
• Support identification of targets and routes to market; assist cross-sell opportunities and client relationship campaigns
• Assist with strategic planning and execution of client events and speaking engagements
• Analyze attendee lists, tailor materials, support follow-up, and track outcomes in the CRM
• Enhance efficiency and service quality by following guidelines and communicating effectively
• Develop departmental guidelines, respond to service requests timely, and collaborate with stakeholders
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and written communication; manage resources responsibly; maintain reliable on-site presence

• Strong knowledge of firm software (e.g., InterAction, Foundation, MS Office including PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Stays current with industry best practices and trends
• Proven project management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• High attention to detail with strong proofreading and fact-checking abilities
• Professional demeanor with high emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to innovate and improve content/design of pitches and proposals
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to understand the firm's business and build relationships with stakeholders
• Quick learner of new software, systems, databases, and procedures
• Ability to work in a demanding environment and travel occasionally
• Flexibility to adjust hours to meet business needs

• professional demeanor
• emotional intelligence
• cultural sensitivity
• InterAction
• Foundation
• MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)