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About the Role

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is seeking a Specialist, Business Development to support the day-to-day needs of team members and practice group lawyers in executing strategic go-to-market initiatives that generate new client relationships, enhance brand profile, and drive revenue opportunities. This role supports a nationally recognized projects practice advising on complex energy, infrastructure, and project finance transactions.

Responsibilities

Manage the production of client-targeted marketing materials to raise and maintain awareness of our projects team and sector strengths in line with strategic growth objectives.
Monitor strategic actions agreed in plans and project meetings; lead follow-up efforts.
Identify and develop engagement opportunities with target clients specific to assigned practice(s), as well as global and regional client teams served by the practice.
Coordinate with partners on the development and publicizing of outcomes and thought leadership.
Manage the production process for developing practice team(s) newsletters, blogs, client alerts, and other external communications.
Develop internal communications for promoting monthly engagement activities of practice team(s); prepare talking points for highlighting same.
Ensure that all marketing communications channels are utilized to convey consistent messages about the practice team(s) and the industry sector(s), including social media.
Track and analyze client engagement activities for practice team(s) in the Firm’s experience management and CRM systems.
Work with the in-house events team to plan, implement and report on industry conference sponsorships, client presentations and seminars, section/department retreats, client dinners, and other events.
Draft and coordinate submissions in legal directories and practice and industry surveys.
Manage the production of internal presentations for relevant training and development programs.
Conduct or oversee basic research projects.
Monitor content quality — proof and organize content and related experience lists, marketing collateral and other materials used for go-to-market initiatives.
Maintain marketing mailings and lists in the Firms’ CRM system.
Update intranet content in the US and, where relevant, at a global level.
Monitor and process check requests, invoices, and other arrangements required for support of marketing activities.
Coordinate resources and materials for internal team meetings.
Assist team members in the lateral integration and onboarding process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in marketing and business development.
In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
Experience in marketing and business development and/or experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors, particularly renewable energy, power generation, and energy storage is strongly preferred.
Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to ensure accuracy and consistency across complex, high-stakes materials while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
Strong proofreading skills and the ability to produce polished, error-free materials with consistent spelling, grammar and formatting.
High degree of intellectual curiosity and mindset of continuous learning.
Motivated self-starter, quickly establishes trust and builds relationships with internal stakeholders by being responsive, proactive, and curious.
Must be comfortable interacting with lawyers, other professionals and staff within the firm; possesses diplomacy, enthusiasm, and perseverance.
Brings a positive, collaborative attitude and contributes to a supportive and enjoyable team environment.
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, hybrid/remote environment; demonstrates agility in responding to requests with accuracy and quality in a timely manner.
A problem solver who is detail-oriented and highly organized.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and navigate ambiguity.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, or ability to pick up tech stacks quickly.
Willingness to learn, adopt and support the implementation of AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, quality and consistency.
Advanced functionality in PowerPoint and Excel and willingness to pick-up quickly.
Experience with a CRM and experience management systems preferred.
Demonstrates good judgment and accountability for delivering excellent service.
Promote and demonstrate our business principles of quality, unity and integrity.

Skills

Marketing
Business Development
Energy sector experience
Infrastructure sector experience
Renewable energy experience
Power generation experience
Energy storage experience
Proofreading
Microsoft Office Suite
PowerPoint
Excel
CRM systems
Experience management systems

Location

Houston, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Austin, Texas
San Antonio, Texas

Work Type

Hybrid
Overtime may be required
Schedule flexibility may be required

Experience Level

5 years of relevant experience
9 years of relevant experience (in lieu of degree)

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Access to three medical insurance plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts
401(k) savings plan
Profit-sharing plans (if eligible)
Fertility benefits
Commuter benefits (where applicable)
Student loan assistance refinancing options
Competitive paid time off plan (minimum 20 days)
Generous paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave (parental leave) (minimum 14 weeks)
Child care support through a back-up care program
11 Firm holidays

About the Company

At Norton Rose Fulbright, people thrive because of a shared commitment to quality, unity and integrity.
The highly regarded law firm consistently receives recognition from Great Place to Work and Top Workplaces.
Teams collaborate across regions, value new ideas and deliver meaningful client solutions, supported by a culture that embraces ambition, development and shared success.
With more than 3,000 lawyers and 3,000 business services professionals working together across 50 offices worldwide, this global law firm provides a full range of legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions operating in key markets and sectors.

Equal Opportunity

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities.
The firm will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.