BD & Marketing Specialist - Global

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Summary

This BD & Marketing Specialist – Global role will work closely with firm lawyers and other marketing team members to support select marketing and business development activities for DLA Piper's Global BD & Marketing Team focusing on global initiatives in connection to the US, Latin America, Canada, across the Americas, and globally. The position requires a self-starter with accomplished critical thinking skills who can partner with other marketing, business development, administrative, and executive team members to achieve business objectives. You will directly support the DLA Piper Global Team and its team members.

Location  

This position can sit in our Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, Reston, San Diego, Seattle, Short Hills, Tampa, Washington, D.C., or Wilmington office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities  

• Works closely with our Senior Director of Global BD & Marketing and the respective Marketing Managers and team on strategic client growth projects, pitches/RFPs, content development, experience tracking, directory submissions, events, webinars, and other activities related to demonstrating our expertise to clients. The role supports global cross‑border teams and initiatives across the United States, Latin America, and Canada, and may be called upon to assist with other projects as needed.

• Conducts and coordinates research (with firm research/library teams) on clients, experience/capabilities, markets, industry trends, law firm competitors, and other relevant areas, to facilitate cross-border activities, help position the teams, for proposals as needed, and to demonstrate expertise cross-border and within the various markets. Assists in developing data-driven solutions and performing analytics to support business development needs.

• Assists in compiling presentations, key metrics, and reports to leadership. 

• Works with other CMBD leadership, Directors, and Marketing Managers on other key practice/sector group projects as requested/appropriate. 

• Actively participates in lawyer meetings as requested/appropriate. 

• Utilizes the Marketing Resource System (MRS) to track all workflow, InterAction for CRM, and Experience Hub for experience reporting. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Desired Skills   

Previous law firm experience is preferred. Ideal candidate will be a high-energy, savvy marketing professional, with strong writing and presentation skills, and the ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced setting. Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills critical, with a keen attention to detail. Communication and data analysis skills, client service orientation, project management, and the ability to generate immediate credibility with firm lawyers are also essential. DLA Piper’s Marketing team is highly collaborative and quickly re-prioritizes as demands and deadlines change. Our ideal candidate must work well in this multi-cultural team environment where most interaction is "virtual". Proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint. 

Minimum Education   

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.

Minimum Years of Experience  

• 3 years of experience in marketing and/or business development in a professional services environment. 

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:   

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.

• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.

• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.

• Foster positive work relationships.

• Comply with all firm policies and practices. 

• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.   

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.   

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.   

Work Environment   

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.

Disclaimer   

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.
Application Process    
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.
 

Accommodation   

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected].

Agency applications will not be considered.    

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.   

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $70,336 - $107,177 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.