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About the Role

Baker Botts is seeking an engaged, outgoing business development and marketing professional at the mid-level to join our Client Development (CD) team as a Client Development Senior Coordinator supporting the Intellectual Property practice. This hybrid (3 days in office), full-time, exempt position offers excellent benefits and may be based in the firm’s Washington, DC; New York; or Dallas offices. In this role, you’ll partner closely with attorneys, firm leadership, and the Client Development team to develop compelling pitch materials and responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and to assist in advancing business development and marketing initiatives for the Intellectual Property practice group.

Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of strategic business development plans; track progress against goals and report on results.
Work with the IP Client Development team to develop business development and marketing deliverables, including pitch materials, formal RFP responses, brochures, thought leadership pieces, invitations, website content, and other tailored marketing materials.
Play a key role in supporting our Intellectual Property department by helping to identify business development and marketing opportunities in this area and taking action to pursue them.
Identify opportunities to strengthen and refresh content while meeting client needs.
Help in preparing survey and award submissions and compile client references for publications such as Chambers, The Legal 500, and Law360.
Track Intellectual Property experience and matters to support a range of business development and marketing efforts.
Assist with the planning of client seminars and external events that promote the practices, managing details through post-event follow-up.
Help organize speaking opportunities and conference sponsorships; serve as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders on attendance and logistics.
Collaborate with the competitive intelligence team to produce, analyze, and share client and industry research to support initiatives and client meetings.
Monitor digital marketing channels, including the firm’s internal website and event email campaigns, ensuring content is engaging, accurate, and timely.
Coordinate internal communications related to marketing initiatives to keep attorneys and staff informed and aligned.
Help develop and maintain marketing collateral libraries, ensuring materials are current, consistently formatted, and aligned with brand standards.
Support regular reporting on Intellectual Property practice metrics and assist with budget management.
Support additional business development initiatives and special projects, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, or a related field required.
At least three years of business development/marketing experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
Strong business acumen and understanding of business development and marketing principles in professional services, including client targeting and client management; intellectual curiosity and a commitment to expanding market knowledge.
Ability to develop strategy, plan effectively, and execute business development and marketing initiatives in collaboration with others.
Collaborative, team-focused approach with a positive attitude.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with attorneys.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills; able to prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks and adapt as priorities change.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
Ability to develop practical, creative solutions as issues arise.
Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable working with firm leadership and key stakeholders, and able to collaborate effectively with attorneys and staff.
Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic, an enthusiastic “can-do” attitude, and a willingness to take ownership and support the broader team as needed.
Ability to coach and support junior colleagues and contribute to a positive, inclusive team environment.
Flexibility to work occasional overtime and travel for events/conferences.
Must be able to work at a computer for extensive periods of time.
Must be able to routinely lift and carry event materials and other items up to 10 pounds.
Must be able to function in a standard office environment.
Work will normally be performed in a typical office environment, which will necessitate the ability to visit face-to-face and virtually with firm lawyers, staff and external contacts.
Requires a five-day work week and standard hours.
Overtime will be required on occasion including evenings and weekends.
Some limited travel may be required.

Skills

MS Office software (Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)
Vuture, Foundation, PitchPerfect, and Sitecore (working knowledge a plus)
CRM software
Intapp (experience a plus)
AI tools (Harvey AI and Microsoft CoPilot)
Web-based software and research tools
Docket Navigator, Pitchbook, Capital IQ, Monitor Suite, Hoover’s (experience a plus)

Location

Washington, DC
New York
Dallas

Work Type

Hybrid (3 days in office)
Full-time
Exempt

Experience Level

Mid-level

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

Washington DC Office: $96,000 – $110,000 annually
New York Office: $100,000 – $115,000 annually

Benefits

Excellent benefits
Competitive total rewards package, including salary, health and welfare benefits, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development support.

About the Company

Baker Botts is a leading international law firm recognized for its deep understanding of the industries it serves.
With offices across major global markets, the firm delivers sophisticated legal services while cultivating a collaborative, inclusive culture where both attorneys and professional staff contribute to client success and organizational excellence.

Equal Opportunity

Baker Botts L.L.P. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.