We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development and Marketing Coordinator at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and business professionals.

The Business Development and Marketing Coordinator will work closely with the Business Development Lead of Global ESG, as well as the Partners and other business members who support Global ESG, and be an integral member of our Global ESG Leadership Team. The Business Development and Marketing Coordinator is responsible for working across practices and sectors to promote our Global ESG service offering to the market.

Additionally, this role will assist the Senior Business Development Manager who supports the International Partner (US) with responsibilities that include, providing regular reports to firm management, developing presentations and firm-wide communications on global initiatives as well as helping executive special projects. The International Partner (US) is one of the Co-Heads of Global ESG.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assists in the development of content for website, brochures, capabilities statements, podcasts, presentations, internal communications, external announcements and other marketing materials relevant to ESG.
• Supports RFP and proposal responses regarding ESG by drafting and editing materials and coordinating responses from other firm administrative and practice groups as needed.
• Supports the firm’s participation in ESG-related conferences, events, seminars/webinars, marketing communications, and online presence, aligning with BD and Marketing colleagues in relevant practices and sectors, to execute each aspect of the campaigns.
• Coordinates competitive intelligence requests with the firm’s Research Team and serves as back-up for minor research requests as needed.
• Drafts and edits responses for submissions to listings, directories and awards submissions (Chambers, Legal 500, etc.) as needed for ESG.
• Organizes agendas for regular meetings of ESG stakeholders, including weekly ESG Leadership Team meetings, bi-monthly ESG Strategy Team meetings, and quarterly ESG Solutions Team meetings.
• Maintains internal ESG worksite to post the most updated collateral materials, events calendar and notable experience to the site.
• Interacts with members of the firm’s Responsible Business Team and Sustainability Committee to help ensure a coordinated approach between the firm’s internal Responsible Business and Sustainability programs and external market-facing ESG initiatives. Supports joint programs as needed.
• Assists with or implements other special projects or tasks as needed and as assigned by the Global ESG Business Development Lead or other members of the Global ESG Leadership Team as well as the Senior Business manager in support of the International Partner.
• Assists Senior Business Development Manager in support of International Partner on global initiatives and special projects that includes:
• Tracking and recording data as well as implementing monthly reports for the International Partner to provide firm management;
• Creating presentations tailored to various audiences
• Drafting firm-wide communications;
• Coordinating research, development of marketing materials, and organizing meeting agendas and notes;
• Planning, management and execution of projects and events related to global initiatives;
• Interacting with colleagues in offices outside of the United States and helping to manage international relationships.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or a similar field or an equivalent combination of an Associate’s degree and related work experience will be accepted.
• Two to three years of experience in marketing and business development is needed. Must have a foundational understanding of ESG issues and the ways that a legal services provider can support clients in achieving their ESG objectives. At a minimum, candidates should have a strong interest in learning about ESG issues.
• Previous experience in a multi-office law firm or other professional services environment is desired.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must be a self-starter; highly organized and comfortable in a deadline intensive, fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, including excellent proofing and editing skills, is required.
• Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Strong Microsoft Office capabilities (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) required.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion is also required.

This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 3 days per week. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant experience & geographic location. The range for this position is $60,000 - $85,000.

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.