Business Development Specialist

Troutman Pepper

. Directly support the Transactional practice, specifically the Private Equity + Investment Funds practice .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $85,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in marketing and business development within the legal sector, with a strong focus on project management, client engagement, and strategic communication. Proficient in developing tailored marketing materials and managing practice budgets while fostering collaboration across teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Marketing And Business Development ExperienceProject And Process ManagementExcellent Oral And Written Communication SkillsStrong Working Knowledge Of Microsoft Office SuiteClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentMarket Research And AnalysisPitch Material CreationRFP Response DevelopmentEvent CoordinationThought Leadership CoordinationData Collection For Experience ManagementBudget ManagementLegal Directory SubmissionsCross-Practice Collaboration

Soft Skills

Highly MotivatedCreativeCollaborativeOrganizedDetail-OrientedInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyProactiveFlexible

Tools & Technologies

DealCloudInterActionMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Private EquityInvestment FundsProfessional ServicesLaw Firm MarketingClient Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly support the Transactional practice, specifically the Private Equity + Investment Funds practice
Develop and implement strategies to cultivate business with current and prospective clients
Conduct client, prospect, industry, competitor, and market research and analysis
Coordinate events, sponsorships, webinars, and speaking engagements, including venues, budgets, logistics, communications, vendors, programs, on-site support, tracking, and follow-up
Promote attorney successes by identifying media, publishing, and speaking opportunities
Coordinate practice group thought leadership and blogs, including strategy development and content posting
Identify cross-practice connections and opportunities to increase internal visibility
Collect matter data for Foundation, the firm's experience management system
Create tailored pitch materials, RFP responses, and client presentations
Develop legal directory, award, and league table submissions
Coordinate marketing expense approvals and help manage practice budgets
Manage DealCloud/InterAction-related functions, including marketing lists, business development activities, research, and reports
Respond to internal and external client inquiries and conduct appropriate follow-up
Collaborate with the Marketing and Business Development team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, with a course of study in business, finance, or marketing preferred
Minimum of seven (7) years of marketing and business development experience, preferably within a law firm or a professional services organization
Strong project and process management experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Highly motivated, creative and collaborative
Organized and attentive to detail
Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects under pressure in a deadline-driven environment across assigned practices
Ability to work effectively both independently and with teams
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide high-quality service
Ability to self-manage and work independently in a hybrid and in-office setting
Ability to manage and maintain confidential client information
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
Proactive and flexible in a fast-paced environment
Flexible to manage demands outside traditional business hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee support and advancement
Inclusion-focused workplace
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal employment opportunity