Business Development Analyst – Real Estate, Estates & Personal, Tax

Business Development Analyst – Real Estate, Estates & Personal, Tax

Location: New York, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time 

We are seeking a detail-oriented Business Development Analyst to support business development initiatives across the Real Estate, Sports, Tax, Estates and Personal, and General Practice groups. This role partners with attorneys and business development professionals to develop marketing materials, conduct competitive research, coordinate outreach initiatives, and support strategic business planning.

The ideal candidate has excellent writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced professional services environment. Overtime may be required based on business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare targeted pitch presentations, RFP responses, deal sheets, and other business development materials that highlight relevant experience and support client acquisition.

• Assist with submissions to industry rankings, legal directories, guides, league tables, and surveys.

• Conduct competitive intelligence research and provide insights into market trends.

• Monitor relevant news and business developments, track notable wins, and maintain practice experience databases and CRM records.

• Edit, proofread, fact-check, and assemble marketing materials to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.

• Coordinate content for internal and external marketing conferences, events, and related initiatives in collaboration with the Events team.

• Maintain accurate records of pitches, meetings, outreach activities, and client interactions within the CRM system.

• Update attorney biographies across print and digital platforms.

• Collaborate with global teams to keep marketing materials accurate and consistent across offices.

• Partner with Communications and Digital Marketing teams to support practice group visibility, website content, social media, and internal and external communications.

• Follow information security policies and safeguard confidential firm and client information.

What You’ll Bring

• Three to five years of experience in a law firm, financial institution, or other professional services environment.

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent; a JD or master’s degree is a plus.

• Experience communicating with partners, executives, or other senior-level professionals.

• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, grammar, and research skills. A writing and editing assessment is required.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and project coordination skills, with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to manage urgent requests from multiple attorneys across time zones while meeting strict deadlines.

• Familiarity with transactional terminology and processes, along with a basic understanding of litigation terminology.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database applications. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, Access, SharePoint, or other CRM systems is advantageous.

• Comfort using online research tools, digital platforms, and other information resources.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to professionalism, accuracy, and high-quality work.

• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and comply with information security requirements.