KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and draft dynamic content for pitches and RFPs in PowerPoint and Word, including the coordination with other practice and sector business developers
• Identify and facilitate cross-selling opportunities for lawyers focused on the Technology sector, including crafting and executing a range of go-to-market strategies around these opportunities and collaborating with business development colleagues supporting other practice areas/industries on these opportunities
• Support client targeting program, including prompting and monitoring pursuit activities, and tracking and reporting on results
• Conduct strategic research on potential clients, competitors and industry developments to identify business trends and opportunities, and ensure that King & Spalding is optimally positioned to grow market share
• Provide support for lawyer meetings, including agenda-building, preparation of materials and information for speakers, and project-management of actions/follow-up coming from meetings
• Identify, develop and maintain key messages and proof points for the Technology team and integrate across marketing materials, newsletters, the website and social media
• Support business development aspects of firm-hosted events (receptions, client entertainment outings, substantive presentations, etc.), working closely with participating lawyers and Marketing department colleagues on invitation list development, event materials, participant tracking, on-site management and targeted follow-up activities
• Identify and facilitate the firm’s participation in Technology sector sponsorships, conferences, memberships and other key profile-building opportunities for the team and individual lawyers
• Support legal directory and league table ranking submissions, and assist the PR team in the generation of matters and other information for awards submissions and external matter announcements
• Utilize CRM, experience management systems and other firm technology to meet job requirements with an expectation to become an expert in these systems over time

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of experience in a business development or marketing role within a major law firm or similar professional services environment
• Possess exemplary interpersonal and communication skills—both verbal and in writing, the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and help mentor junior team members, and incorporate feedback into performance
• Demonstrate excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with keen attention to detail and an ability to prioritize and execute multiple ongoing tasks often under tight deadlines
• Ability to work with senior lawyers and collaborate with other stakeholders across the firm
• Exceptional Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Co-pilot
• Proficient in contact relationship management databases, such as Microsoft Dynamics

The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

Pay Transparency Range:

Chicago: The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $77,000 - $96,000