Job Description At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.
The global law firm of K&L Gates is seeking a Market Development Specialist (MDS) to join one of our K&L Gates East Coast Offices (Boston, Pittsburgh, or New York). Working under the direction of a Sr, Market Development Manager, the MDS will support and execute on local marketing and business development programs for a number of East Coast offices as well as other relevant initiatives. The position will be responsible for working with a number of Office Managing Partners and other Client Growth team members, focusing on building brand awareness and community engagement, client development, and contributing to the office, practice and industry growth goals. Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service are strongly preferred.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Global Strategic Growth Partner, Office Managing Partners, Snr Market Development Managers, Market Development Director, Client Engagement Director, and other members of the Client Growth team
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Implement business development strategies and plans consistent with the offices strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with Practice and Industry leads to help execute practice and industry initiatives in local markets.
- Maintain a strong knowledge of the local market and key industries, including business trends and competitive landscape for legal services.
- Support Senior Managers in executing client growth initiatives for a multifaceted market; Lead client growth initiatives for other assigned markets.
- Collaborate closely with other Client Growth teams, such as Pitches and Proposals, Events, Brand Marketing and Communications, Competitive Intelligence, as well as practice and industry business development leaders to deliver meaningful programming to the market.
- Assist in the development of local office PR and advertising as well as co-lead local external relations efforts.
- Drive partnerships with local organizations, develop entertainment and educational events to deliver value, visibility, and opportunity in the local market.
- Foster a culture of business development in the offices through office communications, individual support, trainings, and other efforts.
- Create connections across regions and programs that can be leveraged across multiple markets.
- Measure and track initiatives and provide regular reporting.
- Identify business expansion opportunities and co-develop initiatives by matching firm solutions to client needs within specific markets and/or industries.
- Assist in orienting new lateral attorneys to the practice and firm.
- Undertake other projects as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule in order to meet deadlines
- Effectively manages and communicates confidential issues
- This job operates in an office setting and is largely sedentary, requiring the routine use of a computer and other standard office equipment.
- The ability to open file cabinets, lift files, bend, and stand on a stool may also be required.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree in marketing or communications with 3 to 5 years of experience in a professional services organization or closely related corporate environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated service orientation.
- Demonstrated good judgment, decision-making, and follow-through capabilities.
- Persistence coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and planning skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines.
- Outstanding attention to detail, flexibility, and creativity.
- Collaborative team player who is also self-motivated.
- Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet research tools essential
- Knowledge of CRM software is a plus.
Compensation Salary is $102,000 - $154,000
The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
ABOUT THE FIRM K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.
The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.
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BENEFITS K&L Gates offers our personnel a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time personnel include:
- Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
- Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
- Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
- Paid Time Off (25-30 days per year)
- Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
- Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
- Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
- Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs
- All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person's race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm's policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact