Mayer Brown is a global law firm serving corporations, investment funds, and financial institutions on complex transactions, disputes, and regulatory matters. Its legal practices span banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and securities, litigation, intellectual property, cybersecurity and data privacy, and real estate. The firm works through multiple national partnerships and specialized teams, while sharing analysis and events on developments such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and private credit.
Business Development and Marketing Coordinator
Support marketing, proposals, events, and research for Mayer Brown’s Litigation and Advisory groups. Maintain client-facing materials and marketing systems at the international law firm.
United States
Illinois$70,000 – $92,000 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredBusiness Development RepDescription
- Support business development and administrative work for Mayer Brown’s Litigation and Advisory groups.
- Help deliver marketing programs such as podcasts, video recordings, seminars, sponsorships, and other events.
- Coordinate event logistics, invitations, RSVPs, meeting requests, communications, CLE credit, catering, and on-site support.
- Coordinate research, data analysis, directory submissions, matter coding, economic reporting, intranet upkeep, and internal meetings.
- Maintain marketing systems and shared drives, including RFP outcomes, CRM records, and experience database updates.
- Keep industry and attorney profiles and PowerPoint presentations current.
- Coordinate client mailings, newsletters, invitations, and other communications.
- Research prospective targets, industries, markets, competitors, and conflicts.
- Help develop and tailor client proposals, presentations, and marketing materials.
- Create and maintain group-specific content, including descriptions, brochures, presentations, website and blog content, social media posts, and biographies.
- Support Chicago office seminars, sponsorships, and other local initiatives.
- Handle administrative work, tracking documents, spreadsheets, check requests, and expense reports.
- Provide backup support and take on other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, business, research, or communications; related education or experience may substitute when directly relevant to the role.
- At least three years of demonstrated success in marketing, research, management, or communications.
- Experience in professional services such as law, accounting, or consulting, or in a comparable corporate, trade association, or academic role.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience scheduling and participating in video conferences in a professional setting.
- Familiarity with standard research methods and competitive intelligence databases such as Manzama, Capital IQ, Mergermarket, LexisNexis, and Lexology.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work on a diverse team and support the Firm’s demanding needs.
- Initiative and the ability to work independently.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Careful attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines and work under pressure.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to protect confidential information and use discretion.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adopt new technologies and resources to improve productivity and efficiency.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Backup childcare and eldercare
- Generous paid time off
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans