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Wilson Sonsini is hiring for a Senior Business Development Analyst position within our Marketing Department. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is interested in developing a career in law firm business development and gaining exposure to the work of many of the world's most innovative technology and life sciences companies. The Senior Business Development Analyst supports the execution of marketing and business development initiatives for the firm’s Emerging Company Venture Capital Practice (ECVC) and serves as a key member of the Corporate business development team.
Job Responsibility:
Support and drive marketing and business development initiatives for the ECVC practice
Conduct in-depth research on markets, industries, companies, and individuals
Deliver data using the appropriate firm technologies and services
Contribute to the execution of winning pitches in conjunction with firm’s Pitch & Proposal team
Implement best practices around event preparation, follow-up and ROI analysis
Work closely with attorneys to ensure they are prepared for events, including developing briefing materials on attendees
Assist in tracking results and preparing responsive reports and analyses
Help identify and curate key attorney experience for league tables, deal sheets, pitches, award submissions, and other opportunities
Liaise with internal departments and collaborate on cross-departmental projects when needed
Support firmwide marketing and business development initiatives when necessary
Act as a resource and informal mentor to junior team members
Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional services business development function supporting transactional practices
Strong customer service ethic
Exemplary communication skills, both verbal and written
Extremely detail-oriented, with superior proofreading and fact checking skills
Efficient, highly organized and able to stay productive under pressure with tight deadlines
Proficient in the use of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and database applications
Aptitude for learning new software, systems and procedures quickly
Able to work independently and in team environments
Strong enterprise skills and initiative to identify opportunities and act on them
Self-motivated, positive attitude, and a deep curiosity about technology and life sciences
Nice to have:
Experience supporting corporate practices and supporting events
What we offer:
Highly competitive salary and benefits package
Discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance