Business Development Coordinator

Overview

McGuireWoods is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented professional to join our Business Development team as a Business Development Coordinator (BDC) in our Charlotte office. In this role, the BDC will support finance and financial institution-focused departments, industry teams, and practice groups, including Private Credit, Syndicated Finance, and Debt Finance. The coordinator will assist in developing and executing clear strategies and business plans, leveraging a wide range of marketing functions.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Diversity and inclusion are essential to how we do business, informing how we recruit, retain and promote lawyers and staff to serve clients. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Lead BDs in pursuit of new business and retention of existing business
• Facilitate deal collection and league tables/rankings submissions
• Maintain various lists critical for reporting on BD plan ROI
• Draft and project manage directory submissions (e.g. Chambers, Legal 500) and other practice or industry-specific rankings
• Track incoming work and referrals, practice group successes, opportunity outcomes and targeting efforts
• Maintain and update collateral, representative work, and website content
• Assist with pitches and proposals, including drafting, accurately managing the editing process, and producing error-free deliverables
• Assist with budget management
• Support team with organizing and executing in-person and virtual events, seminars, webinars, receptions, sponsorships and attorney speaking engagements (includes: invites/eCommunications, agenda preparation, materials management, RSVPs, website presence, external sponsors, etc.)

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required
• A minimum of one year of experience in marketing, business development, practice development, or a related field is required; 3 years of experience is preferred
• Experience in a professional services firm, particularly in the legal or financial services industry, is a plus
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels
• Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize both short- and long-term project deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• High attention to detail, ensuring quality deliverables
• Proficiency in systems and database tools, including Microsoft Excel and CRM applications

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Salary : $47,200 - $59,700