Coordinator, Business Development – Finance

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

. Lead the strategic preparation and coordination of targeted client presentations, pitch materials, and RFP responses .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal marketing and business development within the Finance sector, with strong project management skills and the ability to produce high-quality client presentations and marketing materials. Proficient in leveraging industry research platforms and maintaining databases to support strategic initiatives.

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Legal Marketing ExperienceBusiness Development SkillsProject Management SkillsProficiency in Microsoft OfficeExperience with CRM Systems

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Hard Skills

Legal MarketingBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementData MiningMarket AnalysisClient PresentationsRFP ResponsesCompetitive AnalysisAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative TeamworkAccountabilityInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeInterActionContentPilotBloombergPitchBookCapital IQLSEGKBRA DLD

Industry Keywords

Finance PracticeTransactional Practice AreasLegal DirectoriesChambersLegal 500IFLRLeague TablesMarket ActivityClient EventsSponsorships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategic preparation and coordination of targeted client presentations, pitch materials, and RFP responses
Draft, coordinate, and submit legal directory and awards submissions for key industry guides such as Chambers, Legal 500, and IFLR
Assist with league table submissions and contribute to improving data mining, accuracy, and efficiency of data collection processes
Manage and maintain print and digital marketing materials reflecting the Finance practice’s strengths, experience, and current activities
Maintain and update matter and experience databases for precedent, marketing, and business development purposes
Monitor and evaluate business development initiatives and market activity within the Finance space
Prepare and maintain competitive and market analysis on clients, prospects, and competitors
Leverage industry research platforms and news sources to track trends, transactions, and client developments
Support planning and execution of conferences, sponsorships, client events, and industry galas
Collaborate with Public Relations and Marketing teams to promote the Finance practice internally and externally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required
1-3 years of experience in legal marketing or business development within a law firm or professional services environment preferred
Experience supporting transactional and/or Finance practices strongly preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels, including partners and senior stakeholders
Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and disciplined approach to processes and quality control
Demonstrated accountability and ownership of assigned workstreams and deliverables
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments
Working knowledge of transactional practice areas; Finance practice experience strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
Experience with CRM and/or experience management systems and external research platforms preferred, including InterAction, ContentPilot, Bloomberg, PitchBook, Capital IQ, LSEG, and KBRA DLD

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package