About this role
Job title: Specialist, Business Development, Investment Funds & Private Capital
Specialist, Business Development, Investment Funds & Private Capital
Job Description Summary We have an opening for a Specialist, Business Development, Investment Funds & Private Capital.
The Specialist, Business Development plays a key role in advancing Paul Hastings’ business development and marketing initiatives for the Investment Funds & Private Capital practice group and other corporate practice areas.
Working closely with Associate Director, Business Development, attorneys and global business development team members, this role focuses on producing high-quality pitches and RFP responses. The position also supports strategic marketing and profile-raising activities such as awards and directory submissions; events, conferences and memberships; research and other marketing and business development initiatives that strengthen the firm’s position as a market leader.
Job Description
In this capacity, the Specialist, Business Development will:
Pitches, RFPs & Marketing Collaterals
- Work with attorneys and business development team members to draft and produce high-quality pitches, proposals and RFP responses;
- Track deal and pitch flow and log experience; and
- Develop and maintain marketing materials, including ongoing and proactive maintenance of slide library, practice descriptions, website content, attorney biographies and experience lists.
Profile-Raising
- Project manage and draft submissions for legal and industry directories, awards and rankings;
- Work with team members on media relations, editorial projects, design and digital marketing initiatives;
- Collaborate with the events team and attorneys to plan and execute client events. Maintain key contact mailing lists; and
- Assist with the management of key industry sponsorships and partnerships, ensuring the firm maximizes benefits and return on investment.
Research, Cross-Selling & Client Development
- Conduct research on clients, prospects and competitors to support meetings and cross-selling opportunities;
- Build knowledge of Firm practice areas to effectively support marketing strategies; and
- Stay current on industry a