Business Development Specialist (Law Firm/Life Sciences Practice)
Company: SourcePro Search
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
We are conducting a search for a Business Development Specialist
with at least 4 years of experience supporting business development
or marketing initiatives within a Life Sciences Practice Group at a
top-rated law firm. What You'll Do: Support strategic business
development and marketing plans including goals, action items, and
deadlines. Advise and collaborate with partners, the Business
Development, Marketing, and Communications teams, as well as other
internal stakeholders in the development and execution of these
plans; Draft and prepare written proposals, pitches, and other
communications to clients, prospective clients, and related third
party organizations; Assist with content-driven campaign strategy
designed to generate new business opportunities; Help draft legal
directory and awards submissions, including drafting, editing and
tracking; Drive content-driven campaign strategy designed to
generate new business opportunities; Collaborate with the global
business development team on the identification and pursuit of
cross-selling initiatives; Support the practice's key client
efforts and work with colleagues on best practice to ensure the
identification, development, and growth of high-value services to
key clients; Plan and oversee seminars, events, and other targeted
marketing activities; Help practice group leaders and business
development senior manager to manage relevant business development
budgets; Collaborate with functional managers on relevant PR,
communications, and digital marketing initiatives; Travel as needed
to support initiatives and participate in activities; and Act as a
lead on additional related projects within the Department or Firm
as assigned. What You'll Do: BA/BS Degree (required); At least four
(4) years of professional work experience supporting business
development or marketing initiatives at a peer law firm or
professional services firm; Experience supporting Life Sciences
practice (preferred). Knowledge of technologies, developments,
trends and literature related to legal and professional services
marketing fields; Proficiency in MS Office Suite and document
management systems; Excellent verbal and communication skills,
including attention to detail and proofreading; Fundamental
knowledge of CRM systems; Proficiency in online research and
internet resources and ability to analyze information to identify
trends in key markets and related business growth opportunities;
Knowledge of the needs and expectations of law firm operations and
corporate legal clients in order to function at a strategic level;
Advanced knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, concepts
and practical applications; Fundamental knowledge of networking and
relationship management; Proficiency in team building, management,
and leadership skills; Fundamental knowledge of legal concepts; and
Ability to independently manage priorities and projects
effectively. https://sourceprosearch.com/
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