Marketing & Business Development Specialist - Antitrust, Government Relations & Public Affairs, and Government Contracts

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of practice marketing and business development plans, including coordination of priority initiatives and deadlines.
• Research clients, prospects, competitors and markets; translate insight into recommendations with senior colleagues.
• Evaluate outcomes, return on investment and value, identifying opportunities and risks.
• Coordinate client-focused pitches and proposals, gathering experience and tailoring credentials.
• Maintain accurate matter descriptions and capability materials; bring together cross-practice expertise and manage inputs, deadlines and delivery risks.
• Conduct client, prospect, competitor, and market research to inform targeting, positioning, and business development priorities.
• Deliver integrated campaigns and thought leadership with Communications, Digital, and Events colleagues.
• Draft and edit client communications, website content and biographies; coordinate directory and awards submissions, ensuring clear, audience-appropriate messaging.
• Coordinate seminars, webinars, conferences, sponsorships and client program, including targeting, logistics, follow-up, and evaluation.
• Align stakeholders around shared objectives, using diplomacy and senior guidance where needed.

Requirements

• Four (4)/five (5)+ years of relevant experience in marketing, business development, client service, or communications preferred.
• Proactive self-starter who brings structure, judgment, and momentum to projects.
• Strong relationship builder who enjoys working across teams, geographies, and subject-matter areas.
• Comfortable balancing detail with the bigger picture and translating ideas into practical next steps.
• Motivated by meaningful responsibility, continuous development, and contribution to a high-performing team.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, research, and project management skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, organize inputs from multiple stakeholders, and follow through on complex projects.
• Confident, collaborative communication style with the ability to work effectively with lawyers, M&BD colleagues, and Business Team teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CRM, experience databases, proposal platforms, content tools, AI, or similar systems is helpful.
• This role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Legal or regulated-industry experience is helpful.
• Commercial curiosity and interest in antitrust, government relations & public affairs, and/or government contracts.

Benefits

• This range reflects a good-faith estimate of pay at the time of posting; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications. This position is eligible for additional forms of compensation, which may include annual discretionary bonuses. Employees in this role are also eligible for benefits offered by the firm, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions, which currently include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; and paid time off.