Seattle Staffing
Bd & Marketing Specialist - Global
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's see what we can achieve. Together. 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. 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.
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's see what we can achieve. Together. 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. 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.