Business Development Coordinator – Transportation, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Hospitality

Holland & Knight LLP

Business development coordinator supporting pitches, events, research, and attorney marketing for global law firm Holland & Knight. Maintaining campaigns, submissions, communications, and referral reporting.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeChicago • District of Columbia, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $41 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management and communication skills while supporting marketing and business development initiatives. Proficient in managing events, coordinating stakeholders, and synthesizing research to drive actionable outcomes.

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Project ManagementExceptional Written And Verbal Communication SkillsAdvanced Proficiency In Microsoft Office SuiteGrowing Knowledge Of Legal Industry Marketing PracticesEvent Planning And Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementResearch SynthesisEvent PlanningVendor ManagementData ManagementMarketing Collateral MaintenanceRFP Response PreparationStakeholder CoordinationTimeline TrackingConfidential Information Handling

Soft Skills

Time ManagementProfessionalismJudgmentFlexibilityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft 365FoundationQorus DocsAI

Industry Keywords

Legal Industry Marketing PracticesDirectoriesRankingsBusiness DevelopmentProfessional Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support marketing and business development projects from planning through implementation
Assist with project plans, coordinate stakeholders, track milestones and help ensure timely completion
Coordinate and manage practice-specific events, webinars, sponsorships, client dinners and receptions
Handle event planning, logistics, vendor management, attendee communications, day-of execution and post-event follow-up and reporting
Assist with customized pitch materials, presentations and RFP responses in collaboration with attorneys and the Business Development team
Coordinate directory, award and ranking submissions, including Chambers, Legal 500, Law360 and Business Journals
Conduct basic research on industries, prospective clients, firm experience and competitors
Synthesize research findings into actionable summaries and recommendations
Update and maintain marketing collateral, brochures, biographies, practice group descriptions, deal/case lists and website content
Build and maintain productive working relationships with attorneys in assigned practice areas
Assist with internal and external communications, including press releases, social media posts, newsletters and announcements
Maintain experience databases, mailing lists, deal tracking systems and other data repositories
Manage tracking and documentation of referrals, including timely follow-up and periodic reporting
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule and full attention to work activities during business hours
Perform special projects and duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
3–5 years of relevant experience in marketing, business development, communications, or professional services
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives, anticipate obstacles and drive projects to completion
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and manage time effectively with moderate supervision
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment while balancing competing priorities and stakeholder demands
Growing knowledge of legal industry marketing practices, including directories, rankings and legal media
High level of professionalism, discretion and judgment when handling confidential information
Flexibility and adaptability in responding to shifting priorities and evolving business needs
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or Microsoft 365
Foundation, Qorus Docs and AI preferred
Law firm experience preferred
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Moderate or advanced keyboard usage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners
Life and AD&D insurance
Short and long term disability insurance
Tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs
FSAs for dependent care
Health advocacy services
Behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members
401(k)
Profit sharing
Backup dependent care
Senior care planning support
Resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers
Paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents
Bonus opportunities
Exceptional benefits package