Business Development Specialist
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About the Role
White & Case is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support BD managers with pitches, proposals, market research, and process improvement. Requires specialist expertise in business development disciplines and strong analytical skills.
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Responsibilities
- Support the identification and qualification of new business opportunities by conducting research and analyzing market and client data
- Assist with client relationship mapping and tracking engagement
- Contribute to the preparation and development of client pitches, proposals, and capability statements
- Maintain and update pitch related content such as deal lists, lawyer bios, and case studies
- Support the execution of thought leadership and market positioning activities
- Assist in the development and distribution of content for directory submissions, rankings, awards, and external events
- Collaborate with BD managers, coordinators, and other business services teams
- Provide technical, domain and/or process expertise to support the BD team
- Track and report on BD activities, ensuring data accuracy
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Specialist technical expertise in business development disciplines (e.g., research, pitching support, market analysis, CRM, reporting)
- Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed research and analysis
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and attention to detail skills
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
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Role Overview
- The Specialist, Business Development is a professional support resource within the BD team, responsible for delivering high quality research, analysis, and process support across core business development activities.
- The role plays a key part in supporting BD Managers and teams with pitches and proposals, market and client research, and the effective operation of BD processes and systems.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support the identification and qualification of new business opportunities by conducting research, analyzing market and client data, and preparing background materials for BD initiatives.
- Assist with client relationship mapping, tracking engagement, and providing insights to help inform client cultivation strategies.
- Contribute to the preparation and development of client pitches, proposals, and capability statements, ensuring materials are accurate, relevant, and aligned with client needs and firm priorities.
- Maintain and update pitch related content, such as deal lists, lawyer bios, and case studies, and ensures consistency across BD outputs.
- Support the execution of thought leadership and market positioning activities by conducting research on industry trends, competitor activity, and client interests.
- Assist in the development and distribution of content for directory submission, rankings, awards, and external events, helping to raise the profile of the practice and its partners.
- Collaborate with BD managers, coordinators, and other business services teams to gather information, share insights, and support the delivery of integrated BD initiatives.
- Provide technical, domain and / or process expertise to support the BD team, offering guidance on best practices and contributing to the continuous improvement of BD operations.
- May mentor or provide informal guidance to junior team members.
- Conduct detailed analysis and investigations to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased BD effectiveness.
- Track and report on BD activities, ensuring data accuracy and supporting the measurement of BD performance against key metrics.
- Act as a key resource for data collection, analysis, and reporting, supporting cross functional projects and process improvements.
Essential Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience; professional certification an advantage where appropriate.
- Specialist technical expertise in business development disciplines (e.g., research, pitching support, market analysis, CRM, reporting), with strong knowledge of BD tools, methodologies, and best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed research and analysis, investigate issues, and develop practical solutions within defined scope and guidance.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and attention to detail skills, ensuring accuracy and consistency in BD outputs.
- Good understanding of how BD activities support practice group and firm objectives, and how BD collaborates with other business services.
- Clear and effective communication skills, enabling collaboration with BD colleagues and accurate information sharing with stakeholders as required.
- Ability to manage workload effectively, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a team based, fast paced environment.
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