Business Development Specialist

About the role

Arnold & Porter’s Marketing Department is looking for a Business Development Specialist to support the Global Life Sciences industry group and the Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory practice. The role works closely with business development leaders, attorneys and marketing colleagues to raise market visibility and drive growth.

Key responsibilities

• Support execution of marketing and business development initiatives for Life Sciences and related practice groups.
• Develop knowledge of life sciences and healthcare sectors, client priorities and market dynamics.
• Assist in implementing business development plans and tracking progress against goals.
• Coordinate RFPs, pitches and proposals from planning through submission, including cross‑practice preferred provider proposals.
• Evaluate and manage conference and sponsorship opportunities, handling logistics and attorney participation.
• Organise firm‑hosted events in collaboration with the Events team.
• Utilise CRM and experience databases to identify client targets and relevant firm experience.
• Coordinate practice and industry submissions to directories such as Chambers and The Legal 500.
• Collaborate on integrated branding and profile‑raising campaigns, including digital and social media initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain marketing materials such as brochures, pitch decks, attorney biographies, experience lists and website content.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum three years of experience in marketing, business development or client relations, preferably within professional services or a law firm.
• Familiarity with the Life Sciences industry is preferred.
• Strong writing, organisational and project‑management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
• Detail‑oriented, proactive and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with professionals at all levels.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with CRM systems such as Foundation, InterAction or Intapp DealCloud.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary ranging from $82,000 to $110,000 per year.
• Opportunity to work with a leading international law firm on high‑impact Life Sciences projects.
• Professional development and mentorship within a global practice.