Business Development Coordinator

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has more than 1,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.

We are seeking a highly-talented, proactive, detailed-oriented BD Coordinator to join our London-based BD team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early on in their career to gain hands-on experience supporting a broad range of business development and marketing activities.

Working as part of a collaborative team, the BD Coordinator will provide essential support across pitch preparation, legal directories, events and client communications.

• Support the Business Development team with the development and maintenance of promotional marketing materials, CVs and capability statements to ensure they reflect the Firm’s latest experience
• Assist in the preparation of credentials, deal summaries, and partner bios for pitches and proposals
• Contribute to client targeting, including relationship mapping
• Support the maintenance of client mailing lists and contact databases
• Assist the BD team with submissions for legal directories such as Chambers and Legal 500 – formatting templates, gathering information and tracking timelines
• Help with the coordination of client-facing events – assist with logistics, guest management, follow-up and reporting
• Provide general support to the BD team, including updating trackers and assisting with ad hoc projects
• Perform other duties as required

• Minimum 2 years business development experience, ideally in a law firm, professional services or financial services environment
• Strong MS Outlook skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely and complete work product
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent research and analytical skills
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels
• Hardworking and dedicated and always carries out tasks with care and perseverance
• Must be resilient, remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Be client focused with a can-do approach

• Bachelor’s degree

Salary and Benefits: Competitive

Hybrid: Monday-Thursday in office, ability to WFH on Fridays

Simpson Thacher is committed to ensuring that everyone can reach their full potential, irrespective of background, identity, or circumstance. We know that we are at our best when we bring together diverse experiences and perspectives. This is why we are focused on fostering a collegial environment which maximises collaboration, empowering every individual to thrive and succeed.