Client Development Specialist - Private Investment Funds

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Goodwin is looking for a Client Development Specialist to support the global Private Investment Funds (“PIF”) group. The Client Development Specialist will report into the Senior Manager, Client Development, PIF, who is based in Boston and will be part of the global PIF and Client Development Team.

Examples of tasks include, but are not limited to, supporting the PIF group on proposals and pitches, events, awards, rankings and client alerts. In addition to primary day to day responsibilities, the Client Development Specialist is responsible for being up-to-speed on all client development processes and procedures including but not limited to, proposal processes and procedures, as well as business development technology and processes. In addition, the role must have a thorough understanding of all essential firm technologies such as iManage, Foundation, Dynamics as well as select marketing specific technologies for client development support.

The Client Development Specialist will have strong attention to detail, ability to manage time across multiple projects and have the ability to guide, direct and advise lawyers in a sophisticated marketing and business development environment.

What You Will Do:

• Provide support to key client development initiatives as determined by the Client Development Director and the PIF leadership groups.
• Prepare and coordinate pitches, proposals and RFP responses under the direction of the Client Development Managers and/or Directors across PIF.
• Help field and assist with general client development requests from attorneys and staff in London and as needed, route requests to the appropriate marketing personnel on a global scale.
• Help maintain a supply of marketing materials for PIF on a global scale.
• Track new business development opportunities as directed by the Client Development Managers and/or Directors.
• Maintain office and practice client development/marketing materials, including practice group descriptions, brochures slide-decks, practice specific case/transaction lists and intranet/website/blog content.
• Work with Client Development Directors and Managers, Communications and PR teams to secure accolades and rankings for the office and the firm. Obtain information, schedule interviews, complete surveys, directories, and other listings.
• Work with global event team to co-ordinate organisation of Goodwin hosted events and webinars, as well as coordinate the London PIF team's attendance at key industry conferences.
• Prepare research for lawyers attending conferences by analysing attendee reports and assisting with follow up
• Conduct competitive intelligence and marketing research in preparation for client and prospect meetings, pitches/proposals, and other business development initiatives.

Who You Are:

• A total of 4+ years of progressive experience in a practice management, business development or marketing role, ideally in an AmLaw 100 or other large professional services firm.
• Previous experience in the investment funds space is preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with attorneys and other professional staff.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Detail-oriented, organised and with the ability to manage multiple projects while prioritising work assignments.
• Flexibility, willingness and ability to work with a wide variety of people, based in multiple locations and time zones, in a collective and collaborative manner.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite. Experience with Dynamics, Foundation or other CRM databases and experience management tools a plus.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Goodwin is a disability-inclusive employer. Please contact us if you require any disability-related adjustments during the interview process, or would like to have a confidential conversation with a member of the recruitment team. If there are any disability-related reasons which have impacted your profile, we may also be able to make adjustments for these. Please see our Disability-Related Screening Adjustments page if this applies to you. (Disability refers to sensory and physical conditions, long-term health conditions, neurodivergence and mental health conditions).