Business Development Specialist - Energy
Houston, TX, United States
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Direct Hire
Job #764
Salary: $90,000
Business Development Specialist - Energy
LOCATIONS: Austin, TX | Houston, TX | Dallas, TX (hybrid)
COMPENSATION and BENEFITS: Competitive base salary to $100K base, bonus structure; health & wellness stipend; Medical, Vision & Dental Coverage; Paid Time Off; top of market retirement contribution; rated top law firm to work for, onsite cafeteria, excellent firm culture and perks, plus more!
SUMMARY: Seeking a highly motivated Business Development Specialist for the firms Energy and Infrastructure practice groups to liaise closely with the lawyers in the team to facilitate various projects and strategic initiatives to drive the development of new business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitor and evaluate BD efforts and initiatives within the energy and infrastructure space
Analyze clients and competitors market trends relevant to law firm energy and infrastructure industry practices
Design and own project timelines and collaborate with necessary departments to ensure deadline completion
Prepare and maintain BD materials for the Energy/Infrastructure industry group
Collaborate with practice group partners and associates to maintain and prepare new decks, one-pagers and other client-facing content
Identify and plan sponsorship of and participation in select conference, events and client galas
Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing teams to promote the practice internally and externally
Collaborate with practice groups to identify cross-selling opportunities
Implement strategies to capture cross-selling opportunities
Manage the practice groups Marketing & Development budget
Conduct research on key stakeholders to engage with to maximize strategic communication between law firm partners/executives and event participants
Report key marketing and BD metrics as related to the industry groups practice; identify efficiencies and areas of improvement
Assist with management of project and department budget
Promote firm brand internally and externally through intranet site and external social media initiatives
REQUIREMENTS: 4+ years of legal business development/marketing experience
Bachelor's degree required; MA or MBA preferred
Deep experience and expertise within legal marketing, communications, and the Energy/Infrastructure industry
Experience with legal RFPs and/or competitive intelligence research is preferred
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Working knowledge of CRM/Experience Management Software, such as InterAction, Salesforce, ContentPilot and transaction/private funds platforms (Preqin, Intelligize, Capital IQ, MSCI, etc.)
Advanced research and analytical thinking skills
Ability to prioritize, organize and meet multiple projects deadlines at one time
Motivated, energetic and persuasive
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrates good judgment in communication
Works well under pressure and in a collaborative environment