Business Development Senior Specialist (Temporary)

Please Note: This is a temporary position. If selected, you will be hired and paid through a third-party staffing partner, not directly by Sidley.

We are seeking a temporary Business Development Specialist to support the clean-up and enhancement of Foundation, the firm’s experience management database, with a focus on Capital Markets and Global Finance matters. This role will work closely with the Business Development & Marketing teams, lawyers, and the Knowledge Management team to improve the accuracy, consistency, and usability of matter data and descriptions. The position will play an important role in strengthening the firm’s ability to support pitches, client development efforts, lateral integration, and league table submissions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review, update, and organize Capital Markets and Global Finance matters in Foundation

• Draft, revise, and standardize matter descriptions using available deal information, attorney input, firm materials, and public sources where appropriate

• Identify incomplete, inconsistent, duplicative, or outdated matter records and correct them to improve searchability and reporting

• Coordinate with lawyers, Business Development, and the Knowledge Management team to confirm matter details, align descriptions, and ensure consistency across systems and materials

• Help ensure matters are appropriately categorized, tagged, and attributed so that relevant experience can be identified quickly for pitches and other business development needs

• Support quality control efforts for lawyer profiles, experience lists, and related submissions that rely on Foundation data

• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive client and matter information

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• Experience working in Foundation or a similar legal experience management or marketing database strongly preferred. Alternatively, paralegal experience supporting transactional practices, particularly Capital Markets, Banking, or Finance, is highly desirable

• Strong understanding of transactional matter types and the ability to distill deal information into clear, concise, business development-ready descriptions

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

• Ability to manage a high volume of records and work efficiently across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

• Strong written communication skills and sound judgment in handling confidential information

• Experience working in a law firm or other professional services environment preferred

Preferred:

• Prior experience supporting Capital Markets and/or Global Finance lawyers or matters

• Familiarity with lawyer profiles, deal databases, pitch materials, and related business development processes

• Experience coordinating across Business Development, Knowledge Management, and practice group teams

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Good judgment

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others

• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

• Able to work under pressure

• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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The target salary range for this role is:

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [email protected] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.