Senior Specialist, Business Development – Public Policy, Regulatory and Government Affairs

Mayer Brown

. Assist business development team members and lawyers in executing business plans and client strategies .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia • United StatesSenior💰 $102,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and marketing within the professional services sector, with strong analytical, writing, and research skills. Proficient in managing projects, event logistics, and communications while leveraging CRM tools for strategic planning and client engagement.

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Business DevelopmentMarketing StrategyProject ManagementResearch and AnalysisCRM Database Management

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Hard Skills

Data MiningCompetitive IntelligenceEvent PlanningMicrosoft Office ProficiencyResearch TechniquesPublic Policy UnderstandingAnalytical SkillsAdvanced Writing SkillsMatter CodingEconomic Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

InterAction CRMManzamaCapital IQMergermarketLexisNexisLexologyVideo Conferencing Tools

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesPublic PolicyGovernment AffairsBusiness PlansClient Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist business development team members and lawyers in executing business plans and client strategies
Track implementation and progress against business plans
Communicate successes, best practices, and group activities internally across offices and departments
Support thought leadership publications and offerings, including project management, data mining, distribution, and external promotion
Plan and execute podcasts, video recordings, seminars, sponsorships, and other events
Manage event logistics, communications, invitations, RSVPs, meeting invites, and internal and external communications
Support research, data collection and analysis, directory submissions, matter coding, economic reporting, intranet development, and internal meetings
Collect public-policy matter data and manage the matter database
Develop and maintain industry survey and directory-ranking content and results
Track global pipeline activities
Conduct research, analysis, and competitive intelligence for strategic planning and business development
Identify speaking opportunities
Review and update lawyer profiles, biographies, and practice descriptions
Leverage the InterAction CRM database for business development
Support proposals, presentations, and marketing materials through drafting, editing, proofreading, and delivery
Develop and maintain group-specific marketing content, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, website/blog content, social media posts, and biographies
Provide local office support for seminars, sponsorships, and other initiatives
Manage projects and processes independently with limited supervision
Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior department members
Communicate graphic-design processes, best practices, and Firm policies to stakeholders and colleagues
Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, marketing, communications, English or another discipline requiring analytical and advanced writing and research skills
Six years in a business development, marketing and/or research-related position in the professional services arena, preferably law
Demonstrated understanding of the public policy and government affairs market preferred
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 oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, customer-service, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks, shifting priorities, deadlines, and pressure
Ability to work independently and in a team
Flexibility to work additional hours as necessary
Ability to work in a diverse team environment
Strong attention to detail
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
Ability to adopt new technologies and resources
May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
May require travel to other offices as needed

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
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans