Business Development Coordinator (6-month contract)

About the position Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Development, this role is responsible for supporting the members and activities of the firm-wide Business Development (BD) Team. The Business Development Coordinator will support firm-wide BD initiatives, including practice and industry group activities, partnership management, sponsorships, events, and marketing efforts. This position is a 6-month contract opportunity. Responsibilities • Support partnership management through relationship tracking, follow-ups, and performance reporting to help maximize sponsorship value and deliverables. • Assist in the development of pitches, proposals, and marketing materials. • Contribute to ranking submissions and coordinate related research or interview requests. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on BD projects, including market research, competitive analysis and outreach strategies. • Support thought leadership initiatives and seminar series. • Support lawyers to prepare them for business development meetings/trips. • Coordinate deal collection efforts and maintain deal tracking system. • Assist in tracking programming, revenue and expenses for reporting purposes. • Leverage next gen CRM platform to track opportunities and relationships. • Manage and execute updates to practice and industry group content on the firm website. • Create and maintain calendars, event and matter trackers, and reports for events, matters, partnerships, and sponsorships. • Assist with industry group memberships, renewals, and trade association analysis. • Provide administrative and strategic support to improve BD team efficiency. • Coordinate virtual and video conference meetings for BD and Industry and Practice Group stakeholders. Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree required. • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail. • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt to deadlines. • Proactive problem-solving and independent decision-making. • Strong analytical and research capabilities. • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams). • Professional, diplomatic, and confident in working with all levels of the firm. Nice-to-haves • Experience in a partnership or matrix environment is an asset.

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