Business Development Specialist (Transactional Practice Group)

Arnold & Porter is an international law firm with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia, serving a diverse client base that includes over half of the Fortune 100. The firm provides sophisticated regulatory, litigation, and transactional services across a broad range of industries.The Marketing Department is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support a wide range of initiatives, with a primary focus on transactional practice groups. This role works closely with attorneys, business development managers, and marketing colleagues to drive strategic business development and marketing efforts. The position reports to the Director of Business Development and may be located in New York or Washington, DC.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with Business Development Managers to implement strategic plans for transactional practices, including both visibility initiatives and targeted client development effortsSupport the full lifecycle of RFPs, pitches, and proposals:Collaborate with attorneys and internal teams to develop and refine materialsIdentify and tailor relevant content; draft and edit proposals and presentationsProduce initial drafts and manage revisionsCoordinate research and data requests across departmentsOversee production, delivery, and tracking of submissionsMonitor outcomes and support follow-up effortsManage internal and external deal reporting, including matter collection and league table submissionsDraft and coordinate submissions to legal directories and publications such as Chambers, The Legal 500, and Law360Evaluate and coordinate opportunities for conferences, sponsorships, seminars, and speaking engagements; support event execution as neededMaintain the firm's experience database (Foundation) and practice-specific deal listsLeverage CRM and experience systems to identify relationship targets and relevant experience for business development opportunitiesOversee the development and production of newsletters and client communicationsDraft, update, and maintain marketing collateral-including brochures, presentations, attorney bios, and experience lists-ensuring consistency with firm brandingProvide guidance and mentorship to junior team members on best practicesQualifications:Bachelor's degree requiredMinimum of three years of experience in marketing, business development, or client relations, preferably within a law firm or professional services environmentExperience supporting transactional practices is a plusStrong understanding of business development processes; proposal experience preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with tools such as Foundation and InterAction is a plusExcellent writing, editing, and organizational skillsStrong project management abilities with attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentEffective communication skills, with the ability to work across all levels of the firmSelf-start who can work both independently and collaborativelyAll applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample.The anticipated base salary for this position is $82,000 to $110,000. 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