Coordinator, Business Development (Tax)

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, known for its innovative and high-quality legal services. They are seeking a Coordinator, Business Development (Tax) to support business development initiatives for the Firm’s global tax practice, including the development of pitches, proposals, and marketing materials.

Responsibilities

• Supports business development initiatives and strategies for the Firm’s global tax practice
• Assists in developing and tracking high-level pitches, proposals, RFPs and marketing materials, gathering relevant data and supporting the drafting of legal directory submissions, collecting, and maintaining experience content and planning client-facing activities, such as firm-sponsored client events, industry sponsorships and conferences
• Works with Tax business development team members to provide support for the full range of practice group marketing and business development activities
• Maintains organization of the Tax business development function through a number of efforts, including: Coordinates and tracks the status of various business development initiatives and events
• Monitors and assesses pitch and proposal activities; follows up with team members to document and share outcomes and best practices
• Compiles and tracks practice matter experience in the firm's global database
• Maintains list of memberships/sponsorships, handling deliverables and tracking ROI
• Gathers and maintains information on business development plans and budgets
• Assists other Tax business development team members with the creation, preparation, and coordination of RFPs, proposals and pitches for new business opportunities
• Collaborates with Firm Experience team on the collection of matter descriptions
• Assists in coordinating and tracking overall thought leadership opportunities, including speaking engagements and articles
• Maintains and updates marketing collateral, including relevant practice group brochures, one-pagers, PowerPoint decks, attorney bios, experience lists and client mailings, among others
• Coordinates with Events team and others on in-person and virtual conferences, seminars, forums, sponsorships and speaking engagements; assists with internal and external events as needed, including on ground support
• Coordinates with Strategic Intelligence team to generate reports on clients and prospects, industry and market trends and competitive intelligence reports
• Supports in-house CLE presentations, coordinating logistics, materials and CLE credit
• Leverages Firm CRM and Experience databases to identify and confirm relationship targets and relevant experience for business development opportunities
• Coordinates with Marketing team to update and maintain various Firm mailings lists used for event and client mailings
• Coordinates with Marketing Communications and Social Media team on communications pieces to promote the Firm, practice and attorneys
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others
• Manages Firm resources responsibly
• Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

• Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates close attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of one year of related experience in a law firm, or two years of related experience in a professional services environment

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid leave options, including parental.
• In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
• Robust well-being classes and programs.
• Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

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