Full-Time
Senior Specialist: Business Development and Marketing
Litigation & Intellectual Property
Updated on 6/4/2026
Mayer Brown
1,001-5,000 employees
Global law firm handling complex transactions
No salary listed
Washington, DC, USA + 1 more
More locations: New York, NY, USA
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- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, marketing, communications, English or other discipline that requires analytical and advanced writing and research skills
- Six years in a business development, marketing and/or research-related position in the professional services arena (e.g., law, accounting, or consulting) with a preference for law
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Proficiency with scheduling and participating on video conferences in a professional setting
- Familiarity with accepted research techniques and databases typically used for competitive intelligence in a professional services company (e.g., Manzama, Capital IQ, Mergermarket, LexisNexis, Lexology, etc.)
- Strong written and oral communication skills, able to communicate effectively, proactively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
- Excellent interpersonal skills – must have a mature, professional and personable presentation and demeanor
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving capabilities, a team-first and client-service orientation, and stamina
- Ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities and deadlines and ability to work well under pressure
- Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative who works independently with the ability to make informed judgments and decisions and to advise internal “clients” on the appropriate/optimal solution to meet their needs
- Ability to work well in a team as well as independently
- Flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary
- Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
- Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
- Strong attention to detail
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
- Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to adopt new technologies and resources to increase productivity and efficiency
- Preferred understanding of the intellectual property market
- Assist and support business development team members and lawyers in executing on business plans and client strategies, and with tracking implementation and progress against the plans
- Communicate successes of assigned groups internally, as well as best practices and group activities to ensure that best practices are leveraged and that support initiatives are coordinated across Business Development & Marketing Department groups and offices
- Support thought leadership publications and offerings including project management and mining of data for business-development opportunities; ensure robust distribution internally across the Firm’s offices, practices and client teams and other platforms and promotion outside the Firm on LinkedIn and elsewhere
- Support direct marketing and business development programs including planning and executing podcast and video recordings, seminars, sponsorships, and other events pursued by the firm including serve as central resource for logistics (e.g., meeting rooms, telephone and video conferencing needs, event set-up, delivering materials etc.); manage communications including invitations and RSVPs, meeting invites, internal socializing and external communications; leveraging appropriate teams within the Firm to support various tasks including RSVPs, CLE credit, catering, etc.; and attending meetings and events to provide support on-site
- Support initiatives related to research, data collection and analysis, directory submissions (i.e., Chambers), matter coding, economic reporting, intranet site development and maintenance and internal meeting support
- Collect matter data for technology transactions and intellectual property practice globally and manage matter database to ensure data quality and the availability of matter data firm-wide
- Develop and maintain industry survey and directory ranking content and results for assigned products & practices; and respond to industry surveys requests or directory ranking submissions
- Tracking of global pipeline activities
- Engage in research and analysis and competitive intelligence-gathering for strategic planning, competitive firm positioning, and business development activities for assigned practice(s), and identify speaking opportunities
- Periodically review and consult with lawyers in products & practices regarding their profiles (or bios) and practice descriptions to ensure that they are kept current
- Leverage the Firm’s CRM database (InterAction) for business development purposes (e.g., pulling activity reports, contact lists for invitations; maintaining contact lists; etc.)
- Support the development and tailoring of proposals and presentations to clients and marketing material development by gathering relevant information and materials; drafting language, handling edits, proofreading and supporting initiatives through delivery ensuring attorney and client deadlines are met
- Develop and maintain group-specific marketing content, including group and matter descriptions, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, website/blog content, social media posts and biographies
- When relevant, provide support for seminars, sponsorships, and other events and initiatives pursued by the firm in the New York office
- Manage projects/processes, working independently with limited supervision
- Provide guidance, coaching and mentorship to junior members of the department
- Ensure processes, best practices and Firm policies as they relate to graphic design are communicated and understood by stakeholders and colleagues
- Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
- Demonstrated understanding of the intellectual property market
Mayer Brown is a global law firm that helps large companies and financial institutions with complex deals and disputes. It operates across four continents with about 200 lawyers in New York, London, and Hong Kong, the three largest financial centers. The firm handles high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industries, with a focus on financial services. Its lawyers work in integrated, cross-border teams to provide clients with strategic advice and practical solutions, aiming to anticipate needs and deliver excellent outcomes. Mayer Brown differentiates itself through its global reach, the scale of its major centers, and a unified “one-firm” culture that brings together knowledge and experience from everywhere to support clients. The goal is to act as a trusted partner, delivering clear guidance and successful results on the world’s most challenging matters.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
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Headquarters
Frankfurt, Germany
Founded
2013
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What believers are saying
- FundFinance.com positions Mayer Brown as a specialist adviser in subscription credit and NAV lending.
- The 2026 AI Summit creates demand for AI contracting, privacy, and internal policy work.
- Tokyo hires strengthen cross-border securities, investigations, and disputes coverage for Japanese clients.
What critics are saying
- Kirkland & Ellis continues pressuring Mayer Brown in leveraged finance talent and sponsor mandates.
- Crowded fund finance competition will compress pricing and reduce differentiation over the next year.
- Larger platform firms can outscale Mayer Brown in Japan-facing cross-border work.
What makes Mayer Brown unique
- Mayer Brown spans 22 cities across ten countries, with major hubs in Chicago, London, and New York.
- The firm is recognized for capital markets, funds, finance, investigations, and international arbitration.
- Its integrated platform serves major corporations, funds, and financial institutions on complex disputes.
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