Ropes & Gray
Business Development Specialist - Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity
Ropes & Gray, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20001
Business Development Specialist
The Business Development Specialist (BDS) will be an integral member of the Business Development Team. Working closely with the BDM and other team members, the BDS will support relevant partners with BD responsibilities to provide strategic, commercial and practical business development and client development support in support of the implementation of the practice group's strategic and commercial priorities. In particular, the BDS will work closely with the BDM, lead partners, other lawyers and business support colleagues to support the execution of business development and marketing efforts designed to generate new business and improve market visibility for the Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Group. The BDS will identify and target new clients, prepare pitch and RFP materials, assist with conferences and events, research relationships with existing and new clients, and deliver practice group products and knowledge marketing to the appropriate client and market audience. Responsibilities: Work with the BDM, lead partners and practice development colleagues, develop and execute the business and client development strategy for the practice group with a focus on growing revenue and relationships Develop an understanding of the practice group's ambition, helping to identify, assess, and pursue new clients Supporting pitching and new business generation by: Executing large pitches, proposals and RFPs, including collaborating in a team to develop a winning strategy Maintaining up-to-date pitch content, materials and client information Participating in scoping and preparation for in-person meetings and pitches Monitoring potential leads for new data privacy litigation opportunities and producing a daily recap/report Help to drive the development of existing client relationships in collaboration with other relevant business support colleagues including: Organizing, participating in and maintaining business development meetings and being responsible for certain aspects of client and target development efforts Developing a strong knowledge of the Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity including by commissioning and conducting business research to keep abreast of industry/market intelligence and to support the BD strategy Work with the BDM and marketing team and other business support colleagues to: Identify opportunities to create and implement integrated branding and profile-raising campaigns Assess market conference opportunities, advise the lawyers on selection, participation in and execution Identify the appropriate client and market targets for the delivery of knowledge marketing Work with the Events team and other business support colleagues to execute client-focused webinars, marquee industry conferences, and client events Build a good working knowledge of adjacent practice and industry group services and a clear understanding of relevant group's strategy, priorities and clients Communicate best practice business development activities and successes across the group Qualifications: An undergraduate degree is required Three to five years' experience in business development within a professional services firm or corporate environment Requires a professional, highly motivated individual capable of functioning in an international, fast-paced legal environment Superior client service orientation Quickly able to establish credibility with BDM and key stakeholders with a knowledgeable approach Work effectively and efficiently as a team player with an enthusiasm for developing relationships. Able to engage with and support colleagues and stakeholders across all aspects of the business A self-starter, when required, in a dynamic environment Commercially minded and solutions orientated Excellent organization, communication and project management skills Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of role and responsibilities Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of attorneys and business professionals. Experience writing in a professional services environment Able to work to clear goals and priorities, multi-task and meet multiple deadlines Creative and flexible when managing individual workload and priorities, taking colleagues' time into account, to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities Able to demonstrate creativity and initiative by continuously looking for areas to improve and ways to implement positive change to all aspects of role and responsibilities Work effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse multi-office environment Compensation and Total Rewards Package: Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity. Washington, D.C.: $70,500 - $107,550 Working Conditions: This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.
The Business Development Specialist (BDS) will be an integral member of the Business Development Team. Working closely with the BDM and other team members, the BDS will support relevant partners with BD responsibilities to provide strategic, commercial and practical business development and client development support in support of the implementation of the practice group's strategic and commercial priorities. In particular, the BDS will work closely with the BDM, lead partners, other lawyers and business support colleagues to support the execution of business development and marketing efforts designed to generate new business and improve market visibility for the Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Group. The BDS will identify and target new clients, prepare pitch and RFP materials, assist with conferences and events, research relationships with existing and new clients, and deliver practice group products and knowledge marketing to the appropriate client and market audience. Responsibilities: Work with the BDM, lead partners and practice development colleagues, develop and execute the business and client development strategy for the practice group with a focus on growing revenue and relationships Develop an understanding of the practice group's ambition, helping to identify, assess, and pursue new clients Supporting pitching and new business generation by: Executing large pitches, proposals and RFPs, including collaborating in a team to develop a winning strategy Maintaining up-to-date pitch content, materials and client information Participating in scoping and preparation for in-person meetings and pitches Monitoring potential leads for new data privacy litigation opportunities and producing a daily recap/report Help to drive the development of existing client relationships in collaboration with other relevant business support colleagues including: Organizing, participating in and maintaining business development meetings and being responsible for certain aspects of client and target development efforts Developing a strong knowledge of the Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity including by commissioning and conducting business research to keep abreast of industry/market intelligence and to support the BD strategy Work with the BDM and marketing team and other business support colleagues to: Identify opportunities to create and implement integrated branding and profile-raising campaigns Assess market conference opportunities, advise the lawyers on selection, participation in and execution Identify the appropriate client and market targets for the delivery of knowledge marketing Work with the Events team and other business support colleagues to execute client-focused webinars, marquee industry conferences, and client events Build a good working knowledge of adjacent practice and industry group services and a clear understanding of relevant group's strategy, priorities and clients Communicate best practice business development activities and successes across the group Qualifications: An undergraduate degree is required Three to five years' experience in business development within a professional services firm or corporate environment Requires a professional, highly motivated individual capable of functioning in an international, fast-paced legal environment Superior client service orientation Quickly able to establish credibility with BDM and key stakeholders with a knowledgeable approach Work effectively and efficiently as a team player with an enthusiasm for developing relationships. Able to engage with and support colleagues and stakeholders across all aspects of the business A self-starter, when required, in a dynamic environment Commercially minded and solutions orientated Excellent organization, communication and project management skills Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of role and responsibilities Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of attorneys and business professionals. Experience writing in a professional services environment Able to work to clear goals and priorities, multi-task and meet multiple deadlines Creative and flexible when managing individual workload and priorities, taking colleagues' time into account, to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities Able to demonstrate creativity and initiative by continuously looking for areas to improve and ways to implement positive change to all aspects of role and responsibilities Work effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse multi-office environment Compensation and Total Rewards Package: Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity. Washington, D.C.: $70,500 - $107,550 Working Conditions: This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.