Business Development Coordinator – Private Equity (Legal / Advisory Platform)

Locations: Washington, DC | New York, NY | Chicago, IL

Schedule: Hybrid (in-office remote flexibility)

Compensation: Base salary range: $75,000 – $90,000 annual discretionary bonus eligibility merit-based salary increases

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA with employer contribution; 401(k) retirement plan (Roth traditional options); life and disability insurance; generous PTO; wellness programs; parental leave; fertility/adoption/surrogacy support; CLE and professional development assistance; student loan support programs; and employee discount offerings

Overview: A nationally recognized Am Law 100 law firm platform is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support its Private Equity practice group. This role sits within a high-performing client development function focused exclusively on supporting attorneys who advise private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and institutional investors across complex transactional and advisory matters. This position is best suited for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with strong process management skills and experience supporting structured marketing and business development workflows in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Pitch & Proposal Support: Assist with development of presentations, RFP responses, and client pitch materials across the Private Equity practice.
• CRM & Experience Management: Maintain CRM systems, track deal and matter experience, and support reporting and data integrity initiatives.
• Marketing Collateral: Develop and update practice descriptions, attorney bios, and client-facing materials to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Events & Conferences: Coordinate logistics, messaging, materials, and follow-up for industry conferences and client events.
• Content Support: Assist with thought leadership initiatives, including articles, alerts, webinars, and related marketing content.
• Research & Targeting: Conduct market and client research to support outreach, relationship development, and strategic initiatives.
• Business Development Operations: Support internal reporting, tracking, workflow coordination, and ongoing BD initiatives across teams.
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2–4 years of experience in business development, marketing, communications, or a related professional services function
• Big Law or private equity industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong process management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience supporting structured marketing or business development workflows
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel); CRM experience strongly preferred
  
  

Role Characteristics: This is a support-heavy business development role focused on execution, process management, and marketing coordination. The individual will be responsible for driving consistency across client development initiatives and ensuring timely execution of deliverables across the Private Equity practice. As performance and tenure develop, the role may evolve to include increased exposure to partner-facing discussions and more strategic business development involvement.

Why This Role: Join a nationally integrated Am Law 100 firm platform with a strong private equity advisory practice. Gain exposure to sophisticated institutional clients and complex transactional work. Work in a collaborative, high-visibility environment with structured career development and hybrid flexibility across major U.S. markets.