Specialist, Business Development (Transactional)

We invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm. Abut Us Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers. The Opportunity We are seeking a Specialist, Business Development (Transactional), to join our Palo Alto office on a hybrid basis. In this role, the Specialist will work closely with the Business Development Assistant Director to support business growth and strengthen the firm’s market presence by fostering existing client relationships and helping to identify and pursue new opportunities. The Specialist will facilitate the seamless coordination and execution of business development initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Communications, Events, and Strategic Intelligence. This role also partners closely with the global Business Development team to drive market engagement and deliver exceptional client service. Responsibilities Engage in new business generation process by: Project managing and executing pitches, proposals, and RFPs, including collaborating with a team to develop a winning strategy, identifying ways to differentiate from the competition, and helping to write aspects of the pitch. Maintaining accountability for the timely and accurate completion and submission of the RFPs or pitches, ensuring proper document storage and tracking, and establishing and executing appropriate follow-up action steps post-submission. Maintaining up-to-date pitch content, practice materials, client information and experience tracking. Client Targeting and Client Growth: Supports the Assistant Director and Sr. Manager, M&A and Global BD Director, including the identification of targets and the appropriate routes to market. Assists Assistant Director and Sr. Manager M&A in identifying opportunities to cross-sell to existing clients of the firm and drive forward campaigns and initiatives to grow client relationships. Event and Engagement Management: Assists with strategic planning and execution of client events and speaking engagements (in collaboration with BD Sr Manager and global events team). Analyzes attendee lists and prepares tailored materials to enhance engagement. Supports attorney follow-up and tracks outcomes and activities in the CRM system to ensure effective event management and client interaction. Operational Efficiency