The Business Development and Marketing Coordinator works closely with two Business Development and Marketing Managers to support several of Sidley’s leading transactional practices, including M&A and Private Equity. The Coordinator is a central part of the team and is involved in a variety of projects including: entering and maintaining data in the Firm's experience management system; assisting in the creation and maintenance of business development and marketing collateral for the group, including pitches and web materials; coordinating drafts of directory submissions and client references; and coordinating activities to improve the profile of the practices involving outside organizations, such as sponsorships and other major events. The Coordinator takes an active role in learning about their assigned legal groups and developing the groups' and the firm's internal knowledge about its clients and business. The Coordinator also works closely with the other Business Development and Marketing Managers and Specialists in different offices to coordinate marketing efforts. It is essential that the Coordinator is a self-starter, works across offices, and works well in a team environment.

At the direction of the Business Development and Marketing Managers:

• Helps to develop and implement systems to acquire and manage representative experience in the Firm’s experience management system.
• Works with certain practices to prepare and coordinate directory submissions, e.g., Chambers USA.
• Assists Business Development and Marketing Managers and/or lawyers in the preparation of client proposals and pitches, through formal RFP response processes as well as on an ad hoc basis.
• Works with Business Development and Marketing Managers and others to help maintain library of materials for pitches, proposals, and RFP responses.
• Updates practice information on the Firm’s website and intranet site, as well as coordinates occasional republication in external venues.
• Helps write and edit draft practice group descriptions, deal announcements, lawyer biographies, and client presentations to further develop the Firm’s business development opportunities.
• Helps conduct research on clients/prospective clients, industry research and occasional competitive intelligence to develop knowledge about our clients, their industries, and legal needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources). 

Education and/or Experience: 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications or marketing.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in business development or marketing.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Demonstrated writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

Preferred:

• General understanding of the legal competitive landscape.
• Experience preparing and coordinating directory submissions.
• Experience creating, editing, and submitting RFPs and proposals.
• Legal marketing or professional services marketing experience.
• Solid knowledge of Foundation, InterAction, and document management systems.
• Ability to interact with Firm members at all levels.
• The use of good judgment and the ability to think strategically and analytically.
• Ability to lead or support multiple programs in the assigned practice area teams.

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer