Business Development Specialist - Strategic Transactions

Ropes & Gray LLP
Boston, NY
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

The Business Development Specialist will be an integral member of the Business Development Team, working under the direction of the Business Development Manager, Strategic Transactions to provide strategic, commercial, and practical support on the implementation of strategic and commercial business and client development priorities. The team's commercial objective is to grow firm revenue and take market share, grow existing client relationships, and develop new client relationships in alignment with firm and practice goals and our industry and client teams.

What You Will Do

Support the BDM on the development and execution of business development and marketing efforts, develop an understanding of the Strategic Transactions group's ambitions, and support the development and implementation of AI-enabled business development practices.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires a professional, highly motivated individual capable of functioning in an international, fast-paced legal environment, with superior client service orientation, excellent organization, communication, and project management skills, and attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of role and responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Superior client service orientation
  • Able to quickly establish credibility with BDM and key stakeholders
  • Work effectively and efficiently as a team player
  • Excellent organization, communication, and project management skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of role and responsibilities
  • An undergraduate degree is required
  • Three to five years' experience in business development within a professional services firm or corporate environment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
  • Personal and professional development
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Collegial and supportive culture
  • Discretionary bonus based on performance
]]>