Business Development and Marketing Coordinator

Mayer Brown

. Advance and support business development and administrative initiatives for Mayer Brown’s Litigation and Advisory groups .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in marketing, research, and communications within professional services, with a strong focus on event coordination, client engagement, and content development. Proficient in utilizing technology and research techniques to enhance business development initiatives and support organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree in MarketingThree Years of Marketing ExperienceProficiency in Microsoft OfficeFamiliarity with Research TechniquesStrong Written and Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Event CoordinationData Collection and AnalysisMarketing Content DevelopmentProposal DevelopmentCRM Data ManagementDirectory SubmissionsEconomic ReportingPowerPoint Presentation UpdatesClient CommunicationResearch and Competitive Intelligence

Soft Skills

Strong Customer Service SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

ManzamaCapital IQMergermarketLexisNexisLexologyVideo Conferencing Tools

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesLawAccountingConsultingTrade Association

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance and support business development and administrative initiatives for Mayer Brown’s Litigation and Advisory groups
Support direct marketing and business development programs, including podcasts, video recordings, seminars, sponsorships, and other events
Coordinate event logistics, communications, invitations, RSVPs, meeting invites, internal socializing, external communications, CLE credit, catering, and on-site support
Coordinate research, data collection and analysis, directory submissions, matter coding, economic reporting, intranet development and maintenance, and internal meeting support
Maintain marketing systems and shared drives, including RFP win/loss information, CRM data, and experience database updates
Update and maintain industry profiles, attorney profiles, and PowerPoint presentations
Coordinate client mailings, newsletters, invitations, and other communications
Research prospective targets, industries, markets, competition, and conflicts
Support development and tailoring of client proposals, presentations, and marketing materials
Develop and maintain group-specific marketing content, including descriptions, brochures, presentations, website/blog content, social media posts, and biographies
Provide local Chicago office support for seminars, sponsorships, and other initiatives
Support general administrative tasks, tracking documents, spreadsheets, check requests, and expense reports
Provide back-up services and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a marketing, business, research, or communications-related field; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when directly related to the job functions
Three or more years of demonstrated success in a marketing, research, management, and/or communications-related field
Experience in professional services (e.g., law, accounting, or consulting) or comparable corporate, trade association, or academic positions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Proficiency with scheduling and participating in video conferences in a professional setting
Familiarity with accepted research techniques and competitive intelligence databases such as Manzama, Capital IQ, Mergermarket, LexisNexis, and Lexology
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a diverse team environment and support demanding Firm needs
Self-starter with a high level of initiative
Strong customer service skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects
Ability to work with shifting priorities and deadlines and under pressure
Ability to work both in a team and independently
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to adopt new technologies and resources to increase productivity and efficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) savings plan
Back-up childcare and eldercare
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Professional development and growth opportunities
Equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans