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Business Development Specialist

JMS Talent Acquisition LLC

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$82,000–$110,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Attorney, Biology, Brand Marketing (Branding), Brochures, Business Development, Business Plan, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Conference Management, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Detail Oriented, Digital Media, Healthcare, International Law, Legal, Litigation, Logistics, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Marketing/Sales Collateral, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, People Management, Professional Services, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Request for Proposals (RFP), Social Media, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
3 days ago
Overview

A leading international law firm is seeking a Business Development Specialist. The firm represents leading global companies in complex regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the execution of marketing and business development initiatives for the Life Sciences industry group and related practices.

  • Develop knowledge of the life sciences and healthcare sectors, including client priorities, market trends, and competitive landscape.

  • Assist in implementing business development plans and tracking progress against strategic goals.

  • Coordinate and support RFPs, pitches, and proposals from planning through submission, including cross-practice and preferred provider proposals.

  • Evaluate and manage conference and sponsorship opportunities, including logistics and attorney participation.

  • Organize firm-hosted events in collaboration with the Events team.

  • Utilize CRM and experience databases to identify client targets and highlight relevant firm experience.

  • Coordinate submissions to legal and industry directories, such as Chambers and The Legal 500.

  • Collaborate on integrated branding and profile-raising campaigns, including digital and social media initiatives.

  • Prepare and maintain marketing collateral, including brochures, pitch materials, attorney biographies, experience lists, and website content.

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members as appropriate.
Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.

  • Minimum of three years of experience in marketing, business development, or client relations, preferably within a professional services or law firm environment.

  • Familiarity with the Life Sciences industry preferred.

  • Strong writing, organizational, and project management skills.

  • Experience supporting proposals and pitch processes; ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with CRM and marketing systems such as Foundation, InterAction, or Intapp DealCloud is a plus.

  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with professionals at all levels.

  • Comfortable managing competing priorities under pressure.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $82,000 - $110,000.

About the Company

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JMS Talent Acquisition LLC