Sr. BD & Marketing Coordinator - Sectors

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Summary
As the Sr BD & Marketing Coordinator - Sectors, you will work closely with firm lawyers and other members of the Marketing & BD Department to support select marketing and business development activities for the Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors. 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.

Location

This position can sit in our Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Reston, Raleigh, Short Hills, Washington DC, or Wilmington office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supports client targeting and cross-selling initiatives.
• Supports sector events, industry sponsorships, and webinars.
• Collaborates with the Pursuits & Directories team on content generation for RFPs and pitches.
• Manages, updates, and develops marketing collateral, pitch materials, and website and social media content.
• Tracks and maintains experience and credentials across all subgroups in firm systems and base slides.
• Contributes to marketing campaigns and targeted client outreach as a cross-functional team member.
• Gathers and maintains data points to measure ROI.
• Coordinates internal and external communications, including client alerts, newsletters, press releases and ads.
• Masters firm systems, such as CRM and experience database, to harness client intelligence and create efficiencies in process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

Experience working with assigned sector is preferable but not required. Collaborative team player who can both take direction and self-start. Exceptional attention to detail, demonstrated ability to transfer learnings from one situation to the next, and a flexible and organized approach. Critical thinker, eager to learn, positive and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines. Strong relationship builder who is committed to learning the sector and eager to grow their skill set. Takes the initiative to create and foster engagement.

Proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams is essential. Prior experience using programs like Co-Pilot and Microsoft Dynamics is desirable but not required.

Minimum Education

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

Minimum Years of Experience

• 3 years of direct experience serving in a marketing and business development role in a large law firm or professional services environment.

Essential Job Expectations

All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people, upholding our firm values as part of our culture. Specific expectations include:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
• Comply with firm policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Physical Demands
Sedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.

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 View email address on aiapply.co.

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $34.08 - $48.74 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

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).

Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

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 .