Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Business Development Specialist

Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field.
  • Minimum of three years in professional services or law firm business development.
  • Experience with managerial duties may lead to higher role consideration (5+ years).
  • Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.
  • Self-starter with ability to manage multiple high-profile projects under pressure.
  • Strong to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with some legal-specific software knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with lawyers to implement business development plans and initiatives.
  • Create and tailor pitch documents, directory submissions, and marketing content.
  • Monitor news for potential business opportunities for partners and practice groups.
  • Assist in onboarding and integration of lateral partners.
  • Execute follow-up tasks for client events and webinars, supporting thought leadership campaigns.
  • Perform other duties as designated.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth within a global firm.
  • Collaborative team environment with a focus on strategic initiatives.
  • Engagement with diverse legal practices and exposure to high-profile projects.
  • Access to learning and development resources specifically tailored for business development.
Full Job Description
Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has an immediate opening for a Business Development Specialist, who will be part of the global Strategy & Marketing team.

Working with the Senior Manager or Director of Business Development for assigned practices, and with the support of colleagues across the platform, the Business Development Specialist will be responsible for:
  • Working with lawyers in assigned practices to execute business development plans, initiatives and activities
  • Creating, customizing and regularly updating pitch documents, directory submissions and other marketing content to ensure they are well written and positioned appropriately towards specific target audiences
  • Monitoring business, legal and geopolitical news to potential opportunities for individual partners and practice groups
  • Assisting with business development tasks related to onboarding and integration of assigned lateral partners
  • Executing and conducting follow up as appropriate with respect to client events and webinars, as well as other thought leadership campaigns
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications
  • Candidate should have a bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field, with a minimum of three years of relevant experience in professional services or law firm business development.
  • Those with at least five years of experience may be considered for a Manager level role.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills are critical to success as are collegial, collaborative and team player attributes.
  • Candidate must be a self-starter who thrives on juggling numerous high visibility projects on fast timetables and can handle high-pressure environments.
  • Candidate should have strong to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and some knowledge of applications specific to the legal field.


The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 - $125,000. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skill set, and geographic location.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

About Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a leading international law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries, including technology, energy, and financial services. The firm was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has offices in major cities across the United States, Europe, and Asia. The firm's mission is to provide innovative and practical legal solutions that help clients achieve their business objectives.
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