Sr. Business Development & Marketing Coordinator

About the role

Under the direction of the Senior BD & Marketing Manager, this position will work closely with attorneys and other members of the Marketing & BD Department to support select marketing and business development activities for the Data Privacy, Protection and Security, and Labor & Employment practice areas. 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 assigned practice group partners on strategic client growth opportunities and will report to the assigned practice group's BD & Marketing Manager. Location This position can sit in our Austin, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Short Hills, or Washington, DC office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supports client targeting and cross-selling initiatives.
• Supports practice group events, industry sponsorships, and webinars.
• Collaborates with the Pursuits & Directories team on content generation for RFPs and pitches.
• Manages, updates, and develops marketing collateral, pitch materials, and website and social media content.
• Tracks and maintains experience and credentials across all subgroups in firm systems and base slides.
• Contributes to marketing campaigns and targeted client outreach as a cross-functional team member.
• Gathers and maintains data points to measure ROI.
• Drafts directory submissions and industry awards.
• Coordinates internal and external communications, including client alerts, newsletters, press releases and ads.
• Masters firm systems, such as CRM and experience database, to harness client intelligence and create efficiencies in process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams is essential. Prior experience using programs like Co-Pilot and Microsoft Dynamics is desirable but not required.
• Minimum Education
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• Minimum Years of Experience
• 3 years' Direct experience serving in a marketing and business development role in a large law firm or professional services environment.
• 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
• Work Environment
• The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work,

Benefits

Additional Information

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's see what we can achieve. Together.

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