Our client, an Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a Specialist, Business Development Industries (Energy & Infrastructure). This role supports firmwide business development and marketing initiatives across key industry sectors, with a particular focus on global energy and infrastructure. The Specialist will collaborate closely with attorneys and business development colleagues to produce high-quality client pitches, proposals, and RFP responses for complex, cross-border transactions and projects. The position also contributes to profile-raising efforts, including directory submissions, events, research, and strategic marketing collateral that reinforce the firm's market position.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with attorneys and business development team members to draft and deliver compelling pitches, proposals, and RFP responses.
• Create and maintain marketing materialspractice descriptions, website content, attorney biographies, capability decks, and experience lists.
• Manage submissions for legal directories, rankings, and industry awards tied to energy and infrastructure.
• Oversee sponsorships and industry partnerships to ensure strategic alignment and ROI.
• Conduct research on clients, prospects, markets, and competitors to support business development initiatives and cross-selling.
• Work with attorneys and events teams to plan and execute client programs, webinars, and industry conferences; maintain relevant contact lists.
• Support industry and client team initiatives to drive collaboration and revenue growth.
• Partner with marketing, communications, and design teams on media relations, thought leadership, digital campaigns, and collateral development.
• Develop deep familiarity with firm practice areas to effectively support targeting and positioning efforts.
• Perform additional business development and marketing duties as needed.

Proficiencies

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and proofreading.
• Understanding of law firm operations and corporate legal buying dynamics.
• Knowledge of marketing strategy, positioning, and business development best practices.
• Familiarity with trends, tools, and technologies in professional services marketing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Strong organizational, relationship-building, and teamwork skills.
• Foundational understanding of legal terminology and concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, law, business, communications, or related field (required).
• 5+ years of professional marketing or business development experience, with a law firm (required).
• Experience supporting Corporate or Energy & Infrastructure practices preferred.