Business Development Specialist

Prestigious international Law Firm, known for its collaborative and professional atmosphere, is seeking a Business Development Specialist for it's New York headquarters. The position will play an integral role supporting the Firm's Business Development practices. The position is hybrid, requiring3 days in-office attendance at the Firm's New York headquarters (Hudson Yards area).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead marketing and business development initiatives for assigned lawyers, overseeing events, design, technology, alumni engagement, and BD support.
• Manage projects end?to?end with clear communication to partners and internal stakeholders.
• Develop pitches, RFPs, matter lists, and marketing collateral, including drafting qualifications, value propositions, budgets, and financial proposals.
• Analyze business opportunities, markets, competitors, and client data; collaborate globally to identify cross?selling opportunities.
• Coordinate internal BD updates, conduct competitive intelligence research, manage directory/awards submissions, and support matter management and league table processes.
• Partner with Communications, support targeted event strategies, and train junior BD team members.

• Bachelor's degree (preferred majors include Business, Political Science, English, History, Finance).
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated project management skills, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, problem?solving mindset.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; CRM experience (InterAction) is a plus.
• 6+ years of experience in a law firm or professional services BD environment preferred; ability to work flexibly as needed.