Job Description

Our client, an Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a Specialist, Business Development Industries (Energy & Infrastructure). This role supports firmwide business development and marketing initiatives across key industry sectors, with a particular focus on global energy and infrastructure. The Specialist will collaborate closely with attorneys and business development colleagues to produce high-quality client pitches, proposals, and RFP responses for complex, cross-border transactions and projects. The position also contributes to profile-raising efforts, including directory submissions, events, research, and strategic marketing collateral that reinforce the firm's market position.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with attorneys and business development team members to draft and deliver compelling pitches, proposals, and RFP responses.
Create and maintain marketing materialspractice descriptions, website content, attorney biographies, capability decks, and experience lists.
Manage submissions for legal directories, rankings, and industry awards tied to energy and infrastructure.
Oversee sponsorships and industry partnerships to ensure strategic alignment and ROI.
Conduct research on clients, prospects, markets, and competitors to support business development initiatives and cross-selling.
Work with attorneys and events teams to plan and execute client programs, webinars, and industry conferences; maintain relevant contact lists.
Support industry and client team initiatives to drive collaboration and revenue growth.
Partner with marketing, communications, and design teams on media relations, thought leadership, digital campaigns, and collateral development.
Develop deep familiarity with firm practice areas to effectively support targeting and positioning efforts.
Perform additional business development and marketing duties as needed.
Proficiencies
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and proofreading.
Understanding of law firm operations and corporate legal buying dynamics.
Knowledge of marketing strategy, positioning, and business development best practices.
Familiarity with trends, tools, and technologies in professional services marketing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
Strong organizational, relationship-building, and teamwork skills.
Foundational understanding of legal terminology and concepts.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in marketing, law, business, communications, or related field (required).
5+ years of professional marketing or business development experience , with a law firm (required).
Experience supporting Corporate or Energy & Infrastructure practices preferred.

Skills Required