Job Description
We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Business Development to support the day-to-day needs of team members and practice group lawyers in the execution of strategic go-to-market initiatives that generate new client relationships, enhance brand profile, and drive revenue opportunities. In this role, the Senior Coordinator will support the healthcare transactions team and the larger life sciences sector and possess strong relationship building, communication, and project management skills, in addition to a strong intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Strategic Initiatives – Lead and coordinate the development and execution of BD initiatives to target opportunities across the healthcare team and life sciences and healthcare industry. Track and report on client development efforts and partner BD-related activities
Experience Lists – Produce and update experience statements, marketing collateral and brochures, including maintaining matter databases with up-to-date deal descriptions and pitch materials
Events/Sponsorships – Event coordination and delivery in collaboration with the in-house events team for client presentations, seminars, conference sponsorships, and client dinners and other events related to the promotion of the practice and industry
Directory and Award Submissions – Generate and review content for submission to Chambers, Legal 500 and other media publications; work with lead lawyers to finalize and prep for interviews.
Internal Communications – Use internal communications channels in the US to develop and to promote engagement activities within the life sciences and healthcare teams
Publications and Client Alerts – Lead and coordinate the development and publication of client alerts and articles, in cooperation with the wider marketing team
Proposals/RFPs – Prepare and review bespoke proposals, RFP responses and other client development presentations, including drafting and editing content; and coordinating multi-practice contributions to opportunities
Branding – Ensure on and offline marketing collateral is compliant with visual identity guidelines, working in conjunction with the central Brand and Design teams
Research – Coordinate or conduct industry or organization research with the in-house competitive intelligence team
Skills and experience:
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 5 years of general marketing/business development experience, including 2+ years’ experience in a law firm marketing/business development role. Previous experience in an international law firm and/or experience with the relevant practice areas will be considered an advantage.
Strong IT and technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat. CRM software experience (particularly InterAction).
Strong organizational and project management skills; can-do attitude; proven multi-tasking abilities; must be comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
Client service orientation and good listening skills; diplomacy; attention to detail; proven abilities to work well with attorneys at all levels.
Willingness to further develop own skills, as well as train more junior members of the team.
Excellent writing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
The successful candidate will be expected consistently to demonstrate the following competencies:
Delivers excellent service
Shows technical ability
Organized and meets deadlines
Demonstrates initiative and leadership skills
Develops and maintains relationships
Communicates effectively at all levels
Contributes effectively at meetings
Seeks supervision and/or supervises appropriately
Team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision
Builds strong professional reputation
Treats all people with dignity and respect
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.
In addition to the Firm’s health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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