Business Development

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Summary

Under the direction of the (Sr.) BD & Marketing Manager, this position will work closely with firm lawyers and other members of the Marketing & BD Department to support select marketing and business development activities for the assigned practice group(s). The position requires a self-starter, with accomplished critical thinking skills, who can partner with other marketing, business development, administrative and executive team members to achieve business objectives. This role will work closely with the MBD team and assigned practice group partners on strategic client growth opportunities and will report to the assigned practice group's BD & (Sr.) Marketing Manager.

Location

This position can sit in our Washington DC, Baltimore, Reston VA, New York, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles or Atlanta office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supports client targeting and cross-selling initiatives.

• Collaborates with the Pursuits & Directories team on content generation for RFPs and pitches.

• Tracks, updates, and develops marketing collateral, pitch materials, and website and social media content.

• Tracks and maintains experience and credentials across assigned subgroups in firm systems and pitch database.

• Contributes to marketing campaigns and targeted client outreach as a cross-functional team member.

• Supports practice group events, industry sponsorships, and webinars in collaboration with Events team.

• Gathers and analyzes data points to measure ROI.

• Supports and advises on directory and league table submissions and industry awards.

• Coordinates internal and external communications, including client alerts, newsletters, press releases and ads.

• Maintains proficiency in firm systems, such as CRM and experience database, to harness client intelligence and create efficiencies in process.

• Stays abreast of market trends, competitor activity, and client developments.

• Invests in relationship building across MBD and other business professional teams.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
   

Desired Skills    

Experience in a law firm setting preferred. Experience working with assigned practice group or similar is preferable but not required. Collaborative team player who can both take direction and self-start. Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to transfer learnings from one situation to the next, and a flexible and organized approach. Critical thinker, eager to learn, positive and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines. Emerging relationship builder who is committed to learning the practice and eager to grow their skill set and takes the initiative to create and foster engagement. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required; experience with CRM and experience management platforms such as InterAction is a plus.
 

Minimum Education    

• Associate's degree.
   

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, Communications, IT or related field preferred.
   

Minimum Years of Experience

• 2 years' Experience in a professional services environment, project management, database administration and/or customer support required.
   

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Real Estate or Tax field preferred.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.

• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.

• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.

• Foster positive work relationships.

• Comply with all firm policies and practices.

• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
   

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.    

Work Environment    

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm's discretion in the future. 
 

Disclaimer    

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. 

Application Process     

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. 
 
Accommodation    

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact  
 

Agency applications will not be considered.     
 

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.    
 

The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $ $45.42 per hour depending on the candidate's geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate's experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
 

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