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About the Role
The Specialist, Business Development is a professional support resource within the BD team, responsible for delivering high-quality research, analysis, and process support across core business development activities. The role plays a key part in supporting BD Managers and teams with pitches and proposals, market and client research, and the effective operation of BD processes and systems.
Responsibilities
- Support the identification and qualification of new business opportunities by conducting research, analyzing market and client data, and preparing background materials for BD initiatives.
- Assist with client relationship mapping, tracking engagement, and providing insights to help inform client cultivation strategies.
- Contribute to the preparation and development of client pitches, proposals, and capability statements, ensuring materials are accurate, relevant, and aligned with client needs and firm priorities.
- Maintain and update pitch-related content, such as deal lists, lawyer bios, and case studies, and ensures consistency across BD outputs.
- Support the execution of thought leadership and market positioning activities by conducting research on industry trends, competitor activity, and client interests.
- Assist in the development and distribution of content for directory submission, rankings, awards, and external events, helping to raise the profile of the practice and its partners.
- Collaborate with BD managers, coordinators, and other business services teams to gather information, share insights, and support the delivery of integrated BD initiatives.
- Act as a key resource for data collection, analysis, and reporting, supporting cross-functional projects and process improvements.
- Provide technical, domain and / or process expertise to support the BD team, offering guidance on best practices and contributing to the continuous improvement of BD operations.
- May mentor or provide informal guidance to junior team members, supporting their development and knowledge of BD processes.
- Conduct detailed analysis and investigations to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased BD effectiveness.
- Track and report on BD activities, ensuring data accuracy and supporting the measurement of BD performance against key metrics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience; professional certification an advantage where appropriate.
- Specialist technical expertise in business development disciplines (e.g., research, pitching support, market analysis, CRM, reporting), with strong knowledge of BD tools, methodologies, and best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed research and analysis, investigate issues, and develop practical solutions within defined scope and guidance.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills, ensuring accuracy and consistency in BD outputs.
- Good understanding of how BD activities support practice group and firm objectives, and how BD collaborates with other business services.
- Clear and effective communication skills, enabling collaboration with BD colleagues and accurate information sharing with stakeholders as required.
- Ability to manage workload effectively, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a team-based, fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Business Development
- Research
- Pitching Support
- Market Analysis
- CRM
- Reporting
- BD Tools
- BD Methodologies
- BD Best Practices
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Communication Skills
- Collaboration
- Workload Management
- Meeting Deadlines
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
Salary/Compensations
- $95,200 - $154,700
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life coverage
- Disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings
- Vacation time
- Leave programs (including parental leave)
- Performance bonus eligible
About the Company
- White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide.
- With a long history as an international firm, we are well-positioned to help clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may arise.
- Operating across six continents and working in virtually every country, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality, full-service practice that competes at the top of the market.
- We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in key financial markets and our expertise in handling complex cross-border work.
- What sets us apart is not just our global network of offices but the interconnectedness of our Firm.
- Our people and clients value our collaboration across geographic and practice boundaries, which is why we attract and retain significant cross-border work.
- Representing multiple nationalities from across the world and speaking a vast array of languages, our lawyers and Business Services professionals are globally minded, enterprising, and committed to excellence.
Equal Opportunity
- White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace.
- It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
- Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.