Business Development Senior Coordinator

The Business Development Senior Coordinator is a key team member within the Marketing Department. The Senior Coordinator supports assigned practice and/or industry groups with a variety of business development and marketing projects, as described below. They take an active role in learning about the service offering, lawyers, and clients of the assigned groups, and work closely with colleagues across offices and functions to coordinate a range of integrated business development and marketing efforts.Assists in the preparation of new business proposals and capability pitches, as well as formal RFP responsesMaintains the groups' business development "infrastructure" (e.g., written collateral, experience database/matter lists, contact lists, opportunity tracking, etc.), exercising an acute level of quality control to ensure that all marketing collateral, communications, matter lists and other materials are consistent, error-free, and up to dateSupports the preparation and submission of rankings, awards, surveys, league tables, and other recognitions for assigned groupsUpdates practice/industry information on the Firm's website and intranet site, and coordinates occasional external republicationHelps write and edit practice/industry group descriptions, lawyer biographies, and client presentations to support the Firm's business development pursuitsConducts research on clients/prospective clients, and gathers market and competitive intelligence to develop knowledge about our clients, their industries, and legal needsCollaborates with the Creative team to produce branded collateral for sponsorships, client events, advertisements, presentations, and other activitiesWorks with Regional BD and Marketing team members to plan client programs and Sidley-sponsored eventsOther tasks and projects as assignedRequiredEducation and Experience:A Bachelor's degree from an accredited universityA minimum of two (2) years of business development and/or marketing related experienceExcellent writing and proofreading skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office and OutlookPreferredMarketing or business development experience in a law firm or other professional services organizationWorking knowledge of customer relationship, pipeline, and experience management databases such as InterAction, Salesforce, and/or FoundationFamiliarity with relevant company/market research tools, as well as law firm rankings, awards, and league table publicationsOther Skills And AbilitiesThe following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailGood judgmentStrong interpersonal communication skillsSuperior relationship building skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with othersAble to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretionAble to work under pressureAble to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and prioritiesThe Target Salary Range For This Role Is$62,000 - $76,000 if located in Washington DCSalaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email sidleytalentacquisition@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.