Hiring: Specialist: Business Development & Marketing Company: Mayer Brown Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:59:42 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : CV, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Experience: •Minimum of four years of demonstrated success in a marketing, research, management, and/or communications-related field, either in the professional services (e.g., law, accounting, or consulting) or in a comparable position in the corporate, trade association, or academic sectors, required •Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors •Demonstrated capacity to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm •Demonstrated capacity to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities •Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative Required Skills: •Supports responses to RFPs, and pitch, presentation, and other opportunities via the development of written proposal and presentation materials for assigned practice(s), and liaise with client teams and industry groups when relevant •Supports direct marketing and business development programs for assigned practice(s), including planning and executing podcast and video recordings, seminars, sponsorships, and other events pursued by the firm including creating social media campaigns around engaging content and reporting on ROI and engagement •Develops and maintains practice group-specific marketing content, including practice and matter descriptions, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, website/blog content, social media posts and biographies •Develops and maintains league table/industry survey content for assigned practice(s); and responds to league table/industry surveys requests or ranking submissions •Engages 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 •Collects matter data for transactions practice globally and manages matter database to ensure data quality and the availability of matter data firm-wide •Tracks transactions practice pipeline activity in the US •Periodically, reviews and consults with lawyers in assigned practice(s) regarding their profiles and practice descriptions to ensure that they are kept current Qualifications: •May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. •The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties. •The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. •We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!