Business Development Specialist

Troutman Pepper

Business Development Specialist supporting energy and environmental legal practices at Troutman Pepper Locke. Developing client strategies, pitches, events, thought leadership, and marketing operations.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $85,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in marketing and business development within a law firm or professional services environment, with strong project management skills and the ability to create tailored client presentations and pitch materials. Proficient in managing multiple projects and collaborating effectively with diverse teams while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Marketing And Business Development ExperienceProject And Process ManagementMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyClient Presentation DevelopmentEvent Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementMarket ResearchClient Presentation DevelopmentRFP Response CreationBudget ManagementData CollectionContent PostingEvent CoordinationThought Leadership StrategyBusiness Development Activities

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral And Written CommunicationHighly MotivatedCreativeCollaborativeOrganized

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordInterAction

Industry Keywords

Legal Directory SubmissionsProfessional ServicesClient InquiriesConfidential Client InformationSponsorship Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Energy Regulatory and Environmental & Natural Resources practices
Develop and implement strategies to cultivate business with current and prospective clients
Conduct client, prospect, industry, competitor, and market research and analysis
Coordinate events, sponsorships, webinars, speaking engagements, venues, budgets, logistics, communications, vendors, programs, on-site support, tracking, and follow-up
Promote attorney successes and identify aligned media, publishing, and speaking opportunities
Coordinate practice group thought leadership and blogs, including strategy development and content posting
Identify cross-practice connections and internal visibility opportunities
Collect matter data for the firm's experience management system, Foundation
Create tailored pitch materials, RFP responses, and client presentations
Assist with legal directory and award submissions
Coordinate marketing expense approvals and help manage practice budgets
Manage InterAction marketing lists, business development activities, research, and reports
Respond to internal and external client inquiries and seek feedback and follow-up

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Highly motivated, creative, and collaborative
Organized and attentive to detail
Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
Ability to work independently and effectively with teams
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner with diverse internal and external contacts
Ability to self-manage and work independently in a hybrid and in-office setting
Ability to manage and maintain confidential client information
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
Proactive and flexible in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to manage demands outside traditional business hours
Bachelor's degree, with business, finance, or marketing coursework preferred
Minimum seven years of marketing and business development experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services organization
Strong project and process management experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee support and advancement
Inclusive and innovative work environment
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment