Business Development Specialist - Litigation
Business Development Specialist - Litigation
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$ 84000 - 120000
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Job Description Summary:
Fenwick is seeking a creative detail-oriented and collaborative Business Development Specialist to join our Marketing and Business Development team supporting our nationally recognized Litigation practice. This includes complex commercial disputes securities litigation IP litigation employment and white-collar matters.Were not your typical law firm and our clients arent typical either. From startup disruptors to Fortune 100 companies we partner with the worlds most innovative tech and life sciences businesses helping them navigate litigation pre-litigation strategy and everything in between. Our litigators are business advisors as much as trial lawyers and this role supports their efforts to win new work stay visible in the market and drive strategic growth.
As Business Development Specialist youll play a key role in helping shape the groups external presence supporting pitches and proposals developing impactful content and coordinating high-value profile-raising activities. Youll work closely with lawyers across the litigation group and collaborate with a high-performing marketing and BD team that values creativity initiative and follow-through.
This position can be based in our Silicon Valley (CA) San Francisco (CA) Santa Monica (CA) Seattle (WA) or New York (NY) office locations and offers a hybrid work arrangement allowing you to work both from home and at your designated Fenwick office. The frequency of in-office work will be determined by business needs and guided by your departments directives.
Job Description:
Pitch and Proposal Support
- Draft format and coordinate client pitches proposals and panel submissions in collaboration with partners and BD leadership.
- Develop and maintain litigation-specific marketing content including representative matters experience summaries and practice descriptions.
- Ensure messaging aligns with client needs and reflects the firms strengths in both litigation and the industries we serve.
Content Development and Thought Leadership
- Help manage the full lifecycle of client alerts newsletters and other litigation-related content from idea to publication.
- Support the planning and execution of webinars CLEs panels and client-facing events.
- Coordinate with PR and Communications teams on external promotion and coverage.
Rankings Directories and Awards
- Drive the submission process for key rankings such as Chambers Legal 500 Benchmark Litigation and other directories.
- Collaborate with attorneys and Communications to prepare materials coordinate interviews and ensure timelines are met.
- Track outcomes and assist in building a long-term rankings strategy.
Experience Management and Practice Support
- Track and update representative litigation experience for use in pitches rankings and practice materials.
- Support the collection of client wins speaking engagements and major initiatives for internal and external reporting.
- Assist with integration of lateral partners and their clients into firm marketing efforts.
Strategic Initiatives and Practice Growth
- Collaborate with the Senior BD Manager to implement the litigation groups strategic business development goals.
- Support cross-practice opportunities with other key areas including IP emerging companies and regulatory groups.
- Help prepare client development briefings target lists and competitor research as needed.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Excellent writing editing and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- A proactive collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Strong attention to detail and a high standard for accuracy and professionalism.
- Interest in technology life sciences or the litigation landscape is a plus.
- Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. InterAction) marketing tools (e.g. Vuture or similar) and research platforms (e.g. PitchBook Monitor Suite) is helpful.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook).
Reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager for Litigation the ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience with marketing and business development in a law firm or professional services environment. Practice group assignments for this role may shift depending on business priorities and team structure. Bachelors degree required; background in marketing communications English or law preferred.
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Benefits and Compensation Details:
At Fenwick we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical emotional and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare Life Insurance Health Savings Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellbeing.
The anticipated range for this position is:
$84000 - $120000Depending on the role the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors including without limitation the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and if applicable the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
