Business Development Specialist

Norton Rose Fulbright

. Support day-to-day strategic go-to-market needs for team members and practice group lawyers .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in marketing and business development, with a strong focus on client engagement, communication, and project management. Proficient in utilizing CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite to support strategic initiatives and enhance internal and external communications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Marketing And Business Development ExperienceClient Engagement And Relationship BuildingProficiency In Microsoft Office SuiteExperience With CRM And Experience Management SystemsStrong Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Client-Targeted Marketing MaterialsBids And RFPs ProductionEvent Planning And CoordinationResearch Project ManagementProofreading And Content OrganizationData Analysis And ReportingSocial Media MarketingInternal Communications DevelopmentLegal Directory SubmissionsExperience Management Systems

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAbility To Manage Competing PrioritiesIntellectual CuriosityPositive And Collaborative AttitudeProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelAI-Enabled Tools

Industry Keywords

Energy SectorInfrastructure SectorMarketing CommunicationsClient Value ReportsThought Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day strategic go-to-market needs for team members and practice group lawyers
Produce client-targeted marketing materials, bids, RFPs, presentations, publications, and client value reports
Monitor strategic actions and lead follow-up efforts
Identify and develop engagement opportunities with target clients and client teams
Coordinate development and publication of client outcomes and thought leadership
Manage newsletters, blogs, client alerts, and external communications
Develop internal communications and talking points for practice-team engagement activities
Maintain consistent marketing communications across channels, including social media
Track and analyze client engagement in CRM and experience management systems
Plan, implement, and report on conferences, sponsorships, presentations, seminars, retreats, dinners, and other events
Draft and coordinate legal directory and industry survey submissions
Manage internal presentations for training and development programs
Conduct or oversee research projects, including company relationship information and executive profiles
Proof and organize content, experience lists, collateral, and marketing materials
Maintain marketing mailings and lists in the CRM system
Update US and relevant global intranet content
Process check requests, invoices, and marketing support arrangements
Coordinate resources for internal team meetings
Assist with lateral integration and onboarding

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in marketing and business development
In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 9 years of relevant experience
Experience in marketing and business development and/or energy and infrastructure sectors strongly preferred
Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
Intellectual curiosity and continuous-learning mindset
Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders
Comfort interacting with lawyers, professionals, and staff
Diplomacy, enthusiasm, and perseverance
Positive, collaborative attitude
Comfort working in a fast-paced hybrid/remote environment
Problem-solving, detail-oriented, and highly organized
Ability to manage multiple projects and navigate ambiguity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or ability to learn technology stacks quickly
Willingness to learn and support AI-enabled tools
Advanced functionality in PowerPoint and Excel
Experience with CRM and experience management systems preferred
Good judgment and accountability
Willingness to promote business principles of quality, unity, and integrity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Three medical insurance plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) savings plan, if eligible
Profit-sharing plans, if eligible
Fertility benefits for full-time employees
Commuter benefits, where applicable
Student loan assistance refinancing options
Minimum 20 days of paid time off
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity/parental leave: minimum 14 weeks
Back-up child care program
11 Firm holidays