Assistant, Business Development

Overview

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is driving pioneering work in areas where others have not yet reached. Our shared values define our culture and workplace; we are collegial, team-oriented, and innovative, working across practices, offices and around the world.

The Assistant, Business Development supports day-to-day needs of team members and practice group lawyers in the execution of strategic go-to-market initiatives that generate new client relationships, enhance brand profile and drive revenue opportunities. This role supports business development initiatives for the Financial Institutions sector and may be based in Houston, Dallas, Austin, or San Antonio. It follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office presence and travel as needed.

• Assist the Financial Institutions sector in the production of client-targeted marketing materials such as bids/RFPs, client development presentations, external publications, annual client value reports or relationship statement documents, ensuring adherence to brand and style guidelines.
• Work with other team members to assist in the production of newsletters, blogs, client alerts and other external communications in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development of submissions in legal directories (such as Chambers and Legal 500) and relevant practice/industry surveys.
• Track client engagement activities for Financial Institutions sector responses in the Firm's experience management system, including producing periodic reports on bid activity, collecting and publishing historical proposal data, and locating source files.
• Support events, such as industry conference sponsor ships, client presentations and seminars, section/department retreats, client dinners, and other events related to the promotion of the Financial Institutions practices.
• Support basic research projects (e.g., company relationship information, executive profiles, experience lists) and work with others to finalize and deliver results.
• Work with other team members to collect, organize and distribute internal communications for promoting client engagement activities on a monthly basis.
• Assist with the production of internal presentations for relevant training or development programs.
• Monitor content and related experience used for go-to-market initiatives to ensure accuracy and consistency; update and organize in the Firm's document and experience management systems as needed, ensuring adherence to brand and style guidelines.
• Process check requests, invoices, and other arrangements required for support of department marketing activities.
• Build and maintain marketing lists in the Firm's CRM system; provide reports on same as needed.
• Update intranet content in the US to raise awareness of BD initiatives and opportunities.
• Assist team members in the lateral integration/onboarding process as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Up to two years of professional experience is preferred. Experience in professional services or law firms is a bonus.
• High degree of intellectual curiosity for learning.
• Motivated self-starter; quickly establishes trust and builds relationships with internal stakeholders by being responsive, proactive and curious.
• Must be comfortable interacting with lawyers, other professionals and staff within the firm.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, hybrid/remote environment; demonstrates agility in responding to requests with accuracy and quality in a timely manner.
• A problem solver who is detail-oriented and organized; ability to support multiple projects simultaneously and deal with ambiguity.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Suite (including PowerPoint and advanced Excel functions).
• Experience with CRM and experience management systems is a plus.
• Promotes and demonstrates our business principles of quality, unity and integrity.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. The firm also offers a 401(k) plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible, and fertility benefits for full-time employees.

In addition, we offer a competitive paid time off plan (minimum 20 days off based on role and tenure) and a generous paid parental leave benefit (minimum 14 weeks). Employees are entitled to 11 firm holidays.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We…