Business Development Senior Specialist (Legal Marketing)

Location: Chicago, with a hybrid work arrangement. The role may also be located in New York, Washington, D.C., or Los Angeles.

Salary: $90,000–$125,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Company

hirify.global is a law firm with a Marketing Department supporting practice and industry groups across multiple offices.

What you will do

• Lead RFP and pitch projects, including briefing discussions, tailored proposal writing, matter research, follow-up, and results reporting.
• Support practice and industry leaders with marketing and client development plans for groups and individual lawyers.
• Develop and maintain business development infrastructure, including collateral, matter lists, contact lists, and opportunity tracking.
• Coordinate industry, client, and competitive research and facilitate cross-marketing opportunities.
• Lead submissions for rankings, awards, surveys, and league tables.
• Plan client programs and firm-sponsored events and support thought leadership and media opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• At least five years of professional marketing, business development, or relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure, meet competing deadlines, preserve confidentiality, and exercise discretion.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with partners and colleagues across offices.

Nice to have

• Marketing or business development experience in a law firm or professional services organization.
• Experience with InterAction, Salesforce, Foundation, or similar customer relationship, pipeline, and experience management databases.
• Familiarity with market research tools, law firm rankings, awards, and league table publications.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.