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About the Role

This role is part of the Business Unit Marketing Team, acting as a strategic consultant and primary bridge between practice group leadership and the broader Marketing & Client Development organization. The Senior Specialist will ensure the successful implementation of business development and marketing activities for the London Office within the Life Sciences industry.

Responsibilities

• Execute the physical build and high-fidelity formatting of pitches, proposals, and responses.
• Serve as the "Power User" for the CRM (Salesforce), ensuring the practice’s sales pipeline and activities are meticulously tracked for reporting.
• Manage the ongoing collection and organisation of practice matter experience and deal sheets within the firm’s central databases.
• Utilise firm technologies (e.g., Pitchbook, CapitalIQ) to execute dossiers and research reports in support of pitch meetings and partner requests.
• Manage the tactical delivery of sponsorship requirements, including logo submissions, ad placements, and ticket allocations.
• Liaise with Strategy & Enablement to stage practice-specific content on digital channels and ensure SEO metadata is implemented.
• Facilitate logistical support for practice-led events, including managing RSVP data and on-site material requirements.
• Ensure all BU activity is correctly tagged in the CRM to allow the Insights team to provide accurate optimisation guidance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• After orientation at Cooley (UK) 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.
• 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 specified areas, become a resource and mentor to others as they progress in different roles within the department.
• Demonstrated industry experience in life sciences.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Prior legal industry or professional services experience.
• 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 organise, prioritise and coordinate multiple activities.
• Takes a consultative approach to set goals, drive projects, and achieve outcomes.
• Strong judgement.
• 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.

Skills

• Microsoft Office suite
• iManage
• Salesforce
• Pitchbook
• CapitalIQ
• CRM
• SEO
• Analytical thinking
• Critical thinking
• Digital first approach
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Organisational skills
• Prioritisation
• Coordination
• Consultative approach
• Judgement
• Teamwork
• Confidentiality management
• Professionalism

Location

• London

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior
• 4+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package
• Competitive compensation

About the Company

• Cooley is a global law firm.

Equal Opportunity

• We strive to create an inclusive and rewarding environment that allows our people to thrive both professionally and personally.
• At Cooley, we lead by example.
• For us, workplace diversity means offering all employees the tools, training and mentoring they need to succeed.
• It means embracing the importance of diversity on our team.
• It also means looking beyond our four walls, fostering community involvement and participation in local and national diversity initiatives.
• The Firm does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
• This policy governs all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, promotion, termination, and access to benefits and training.
• The firm is thus committed to providing a work environment that is free of prohibited discrimination, which includes harassment that is based on any legally protected status.