Business Marketing Senior Specialist - M&A, PE, Capital Markets

Business Marketing Senior Specialist – M&A, PE, Capital Markets

Cooley is seeking a Business Marketing Senior Specialist – M&A, PE, Capital Markets to join the Marketing and Client Development team.

Position summary

This role is part of the Business Unit Marketing Team, which acts as the strategic consultant to, and primary bridge between, practice group leadership and the broader Marketing & Client Development organization. This team translates commercial objectives and competitive insight into marketing and client development plans. They work across Marketing & Client Development to activate these plans, offering the appropriate level of strategic and tactical support tailored to the needs of each business unit. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Position responsibilities:
Pitch & Proposal Production:

Execute the physical build and high-fidelity formatting of pitches, proposals, and responses to ensure a premium client-facing experience.

CRM & Pipeline Data Stewardship

Serve as the "Power User" for the CRM (Salesforce), ensuring the practice’s sales pipeline and activities are meticulously tracked for reporting.

Credential & Experience Management

Manage the ongoing collection and organization of practice matter experience and deal sheets within the firm’s central databases.

Market Research Execution

Utilize firm technologies (e.g., Pitchbook, CapitalIQ) to execute dossiers and research reports in support of pitch meetings and partner requests.

Sponsorship Fulfillment Coordination

Manage the tactical delivery of sponsorship requirements, including logo submissions, ad placements, and ticket allocations.

Enabler Coordination for Content

Liaise with Strategy & Enablement to stage practice-specific content on digital channels and ensure SEO metadata is implemented.

BU Event Support

Facilitate logistical support for practice-led events, including managing RSVP data and on-site material requirements.

Performance Data Stewardship

Ensure all BU activity is correctly tagged in the CRM to allow the Insights team to provide accurate optimization guidance.

All other duties as assigned or required

Skills and experience

Required

After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications

Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required

Ability to travel, as required

4+ years directly applicable experience (e.g., marketing or business development)

Prior professional services industry experience and/or B2B marketing experience

Demonstrated ability to exhibit analytical and critical thinking in day-to-day tasks along with the proven ability to operate at an elevated level in terms of scope of responsibility, judgement and autonomy

Ability to work independently, demonstrate escalating ownership and mastery of assigned area, exhibit strength in the areas below, become a resource and mentor to others and more as they progress in different roles within the department

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree

Prior legal industry or professional services experience

Competencies

Entrepreneurial by nature

Excellent attention to detail

Approaches tasks through a lens of quality and consistency

Approaches tasks through a digital first lens

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple activities

Takes a consultative approach to set goals, drive projects, and achieve outcomes

Strong judgment

Team-player with collaborative spirit

Unwavering ability to handle and maintain confidentiality regarding firm information, projects, client data

High level of professionalism at all times

Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $93,000 - $135,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year.

We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.