Boston University

Business Development Specialist - IP/IP Litigation

Boston University • $86K — $108K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
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Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in business development or marketing, preferably within a law firm or related field.
  • Strong understanding of Intellectual Property and IP Litigation practices.
  • Experience with content management systems and research databases.
  • Excellent writing skills, particularly in developing pitches and RFPs.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across different practice areas and teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support the preparation of pitches and RFP responses, ensuring quality assurance and consistency.
  • Lead or support the planning and execution of firm events such as seminars and client receptions.
  • Manage and coordinate submissions to legal directories like Chambers USA and Legal 500.
  • Conduct quick-turn research and coordinate with research teams for in-depth analyses.
  • Maintain content in the firm's database related to IP practices and litigation.
  • Collaborate on marketing communications activities with other service areas.
  • Undertake special projects as directed by the Business Development leadership team.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and respectful firm culture.
  • Opportunity for hybrid work schedule.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company matching and profit-sharing.
  • Generous paid time off policy and holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As the Business Development Specialist, you will take a lead role in supporting the Intellectual Property and IP Litigation Business Development Manager and team on a wide variety of initiatives in support of revenue-generating and general marketing and visibility opportunities for these practice areas. Specific areas of focus will include but are not limited to pitch and RFP support, coordination of sponsorships and events, legal directory work, research, content management, marketing communications and collateral development, events, and other business development activities.

The Business Development Specialist is responsible for developing a strong understanding of the services provided by the IP Department and IP Litigation Practice and of the clients and industries these groups operate within; will contribute to the needs of the broader Clients & Markets Department's initiatives and key projects as needed.

How You Will Impact the Firm
  • Supports the preparation of sophisticated, thoughtful and persuasive pitches and contributes to RFP responses by drafting content, coordinating administrative elements, and reviewing substantive content for quality assurance and consistency. At times, may lead responses to particular IP and IP litigation pitches.
  • With oversight from the Business Development Manager and in collaboration with the firm's operations team, supports and, where required, leads the planning and execution of firm events, including seminars, webinars, client entertainment and receptions.
  • Plays lead role in the drafting, coordination, review, submission and documentation of the firm's IP-related legal directory submissions (Chambers USA, Legal 500 etc.) and those that apply to key industries in which the group operations. Prepares lawyers for and oversees the scheduling of related interviews with legal directory researchers.
  • Conducts quick-turn research using select databases (Docket Navigator, Lex Machina), and collaborates with library and research services team on fulfilling in-depth research and competitive intelligence analyses about companies, industries, markets, and competitors; helps to develop insights and communicates applicable information to lawyers.
  • Responsible for maintaining Intellectual Property Department and Intellectual Property Litigation Practice experience and content in the firm's content management database (Foundation).
  • Acts in conjunction with other Clients & Markets service areas to support marketing communications-related activities.
  • Performs special projects as requested by Business Development leadership team, including for example, activities related to onboarding lateral partners and client feedback sessions.


Required Skills

Why Join Us?
  • A values-driven firm that fosters collaboration and respect
  • The hiring range for this position is [$86,650 - $108,300] annually, with final compensation based on experience, qualifications and internal equity.
  • This position is eligible for a Hybrid Schedule
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • For additional information about our benefits, please click here


This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in the position. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for positions. The firm reserves the right at all times, in its sole discretion, to add or subtract duties and responsibilities, as it deems necessary.

About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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