Business Development Coordinator

Overview

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Job Description: The Business Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting the marketing and business development initiatives for the firm’s Affordable Housing & Real Estate, Community Development Finance, and Project Finance & Public Finance practice groups. The role will also support other firmwide projects as needed. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking. We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn. If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Boston, MA; New York, New York; Washington, DC

Responsibilities

• Conduct research related to strategic planning and development of proposals and pitches.
• Brainstorm and create marketing plans and client-facing sales materials.
• Assist with management and execution of department and/or practice group related business development initiatives.
• Support internal client development initiatives that engender cross-selling between practice groups. This includes research into the firm’s client portfolio, business development meetings with partners, internal presentations and events, and content development for the firm’s intranet.
• Support external client development initiatives. This includes activities related to B2B influencer relations, prospecting, preparing attorneys for speaking opportunities and media interviews, coordinating with Communication colleagues regarding earned and social media projects, managing external events and making updates to the firm’s website.
• Coordinate efforts related to the tracking of notable attorney experience and associated updates to business development, communications, and marketing strategy and materials.
• Support award and ranking submissions.
• Proactively manage other projects and process efficiencies as needed. This includes assisting other departments and/or practice groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Business Development, Communications, Marketing or Sales, preferably within an agency or professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communication, English, Marketing or a relevant field required. Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong ability to proofread.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented and proactive.
• Ability to work independently, but also as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran. Nixon Peabody is committed to creating a fair workplace and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:

• Washington, DC: $61,000 to $86,900
• New York, NY: $67,000 to $95,700
• Boston, MA: $61,000 to $86,900

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.