Senior Business Development Specialist (Closed)

The Lucas Group is searching for a talented and enthusiastic Senior Business Development Specialist to be a key team member of the BD Department with a focus on serving lawyers and practices in our client’s New York office. The firm’s New York office offers an exciting range of practices including emerging companies and venture capital, advertising and marketing law, intellectual property law, litigation and commercial arbitration and the United Nations practice.

This Senior Business Development Specialist supports a wide variety of activities including managing new business opportunities and initiatives, regional relationships with key organizations, profile raising and assistance with practice management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with lawyers and BD team to identify targets and provide relevant research and strategic ideas to acquire new business.
• Together with BD managers, develop and assist with business development plans for practices and related industries.
• Work with the Firm's communications manager and BD managers to create collateral materials and content for the firm website, brochures and other marketing pieces.
• Collaborate with other BD team members and lawyers to strategize around legal practice and industry projects and events.
• Coordinate with BD team and firm public relations agency to manage media relations and NY-region opportunities.
• Serve as key contact for regional sponsorships and engagement and other signature New York-based initiatives.
• Administer NY CLE programs and related tactics.
• Prepare, review and edit PowerPoint decks for attorney presentations, webinars, internal presentations, and sales opportunities.
• Support webinar production.
• Assist with social media posting and other related tasks.

REQUIREMENTS

· BA/BS in English, Journalism, Communications or a related field is required. Master’s is preferred.

· 5+ years content development and management experience within a law firm or professional services.

• Understanding of marketing, communications, and advertising-oriented processes.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to quickly get up to speed and master new applications and software is critical.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to execute through to completion.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet various deadlines.
• Ability to professionally interact and collaborate with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Outstanding sense of customer service.

This Senior Business Development Specialist requires professional and prudent communications working in a team environment with a diverse group of associates. The Senior Business Development Specialist should be a team player with strong organizational and writing skills and a sharp attention to detail. He/she should be able to communicate accurately and professionally with both internal and external clients and vendors and to work independently and complete tasks efficiently with minimal oversight. If you like new challenges every day and are charged up by a fast paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

If qualified and interested please email your resume and portfolio of writing samples to Amanda Cooper at the Lucas Group at acooper@lucasgroup.com.

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