Senior Business Development Coordinator

Chicago, IL, USKansas City, MO, USSt. Louis, MO, USWashington DC, DC, US

Dec 13, 2024

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Senior Business Development Coordinator to support the Firm’s litigation and white collar practices. This position will provide opportunities to engage in projects involving lawyers and team members across the US. This role is best suited for an individual who is high-energy, detailed and organized, has a high degree of intellectual curiosity, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. This role will work regularly with team members to liaise with lawyers in support of various projects and initiatives to drive the development of new business.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the creation, preparation and coordination of RFPs/proposals/pitches for new business development opportunities

• Maintain practice marketing materials and collateral

• Support the production of the group's client alerts, newsletters, blogs, and related external client announcements

• Assist with collecting information and preparing drafts for Chambers USA and other rankings and directories and awards submissions

• Compile and track practice matter experience in firm’s global credential database

• Draft new lawyer bios and update existing lawyer bios with new content, including matters and awards/rankings

• Work with communications team to promote activities on social media and the firm’s website

• Assist with conferences, sponsorships, webinars and other events and coordinate with lawyers and others to develop required materials

• Provide assistance for research projects, including client, industry and competitive intelligence and compile research reports for business development opportunities

• Support the development of PowerPoint and other types of presentations and exhibits for lawyers' speaking engagements

• Collect and maintain information regarding business development plans and budgets

• Coordinate and track status of various business development initiatives

• Other duties as may be assigned

Experience & Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3-5 years business development experience in the professional services industry is required; previous experience at a law firm is preferred

• The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented, self-motivated individual with the demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage multiple assignments, deal with ambiguity, and function as part of a cohesive team

• Must have strong communication skills; an ideal candidate will possess a strong professional presence, interpersonal communication, attention to detail, organization, time management and problem-solving skills.

• Must be self-motivated while working in a team environment to drive forward numerous deadline-driven projects.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; experience with CRM a plus.

Salary

Washington DC Only DOE: $75,000 - $98,000

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dentons US LLP considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at dentonsusstaffrecruitment@dentons.com.

About Dentons

Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com

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