Marketing/Business Development Assistant

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don't just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 22 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers' commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What You'll Do

Are you an organized, proactive professional who enjoys bringing people and ideas together?

Join Kirkland & Ellis as a Marketing & Business Development (MBD) Assistant supporting our Bay Area offices. You'll provide vital support for client engagement, events, and marketing initiatives that strengthen the Firm's regional presence.

Reporting to the Bay Area Business Development Manager and working closely with the Associate Director, you'll coordinate event logistics, maintain data in our client relationship management (CRM) system Salesforce, and collaborate with colleagues across our international MBD network—a team known for creativity, responsiveness, and client focus.

• Event Coordination – Support the planning and execution of seminars, receptions, client entertainment, and sponsorships.
• Brand & Communications Support – Help develop invitations, signage, and materials in partnership with the Brand team.
• CRM & Data Management – Maintain accurate contact lists, event details, and marketing data in Salesforce.
• Client Gifts & Purchasing – Coordinate gift ideas, manage vendor communications, and process purchases.
• Administrative Support – Prepare invoices, expense reports, newsletters, and the Bay Area events calendar.
• Team Collaboration – Assist with meetings, scheduling, submissions, and general support for the Bay Area and West Coast MBD teams.

The schedule for this position is:

• Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm CST (37.5 hours/week)
• Hybrid work arrangement.

What You'll Bring

• Education – Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience – Administrative, marketing, or business development internship/support experience preferred; professional services experience a plus.
• Technical Skills – Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce or CRM familiarity helpful (training provided).
• Communication & Organization – Strong writing, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Teamwork & Initiative – Collaborative mindset with a proactive, adaptable approach in a fast-paced environment.

If you're eager to grow your marketing and business development skills while supporting a collaborative, high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in the Bay Area. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation Range:

Bay Area: $60,000 - $77,000

How to Apply

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Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and criminal histories consistent with local laws.

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