Senior Specialist: Business Development and Marketing (Energy)

Based in Houston, Mayer Brown LLP is seeking a Senior Specialist in Energy focused business development and marketing. This role shapes and executes energy-oriented BD initiatives, partnering with lawyers and firm leadership to drive client growth and strengthen market positioning. The position offers a salary range of USD 98,000 to USD 130,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support business development team members and lawyers in executing on business plans and client strategies, with tracking of implementation and progress.
• Communicate successes of assigned groups internally, share best practices, and coordinate support initiatives across BD and Marketing departments and offices.
• Support thought leadership publications and offerings, including project management and data mining for BD opportunities; ensure robust distribution internally and promote externally on LinkedIn and other platforms.
• Support direct marketing and BD programs such as planning and executing podcasts and videos, seminars, sponsorships, and events; serve as a central logistics resource and manage communications, invitations, RSVPs, and internal/external promotion.
• Support research, data collection and analysis, directory submissions (Chambers), matter coding, economic reporting, intranet development, and internal meeting support.
• Collect matter data for energy globally and manage the matter database to ensure data quality and firm-wide availability.
• Develop and maintain industry survey and directory ranking content, respond to survey requests or ranking submissions.
• Track global pipeline activities and engage in research, competitive intelligence, and strategic planning for BD activities; identify speaking opportunities.
• Consult with lawyers on profiles/bios to ensure they remain current.
• Leverage the Firm’s InterAction CRM for BD purposes, including activity reports and contact lists, and maintaining communications.
• Assist in developing proposals and client presentations, gather materials, draft language, proofread, and support timely delivery to meet deadlines.
• Develop and maintain group marketing content such as group/matter descriptions, brochures, presentations, website/blog content, social posts, and biographies.
• Provide support for Houston-based seminars, sponsorships, and other firm initiatives when relevant.
• Manage projects and processes with limited supervision, and provide guidance to junior department members.
• Ensure understanding of graphic design processes, best practices, and firm policies among stakeholders and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet firm goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, or a related field requiring analytical and advanced writing and research skills.
• Six years of experience in business development, marketing, or research in professional services, with a preference for law.
• Demonstrated understanding of the energy market preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to schedule and participate in video conferences in a professional setting.
• Familiarity with research techniques and databases used for competitive intelligence in professional services (e.g., Manzama, Capital IQ, Mergermarket, LexisNexis, Lexology).

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• InterAction
• Manzama
• Capital IQ
• Mergermarket
• LexisNexis
• Lexology

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Back-up childcare and eldercare
• Generous paid time off
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Performance traits

• Strong written and oral communication skills, able to interact professionally with all levels of the Firm and external vendors
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a mature, professional demeanor
• Strong organizational abilities and multitasking capacity
• Good judgment and problem-solving capabilities, with a client-service orientation and stamina
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines, performing well under pressure
• Self-starter with initiative, able to work independently and advise internal clients on optimal solutions
• Team player and capable of working independently
• Willingness to work additional hours as needed
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and support demanding needs
• Strong customer service skills and discretion, with attention to detail
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Adaptive to new technologies and resources to boost productivity

Physical requirements

• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
• Travel to other offices may be required