About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 23 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What You’ll Do

Are you a detail-driven marketing professional who thrives on turning data into compelling stories? Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Senior Coordinator to join our Marketing & Business Development (MBD) team, supporting our leading Corporate Finance practice. You’ll play a key role in driving growth across Debt Finance and Capital Markets by shaping client pitches, managing experience data and supporting strategic initiatives.

Working closely with attorneys and an international team of marketing, research and communications professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, solve problems and become a trusted partner in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.

• Transaction Research & Reporting: Capture and document corporate finance deal experience for marketing use and league table submissions.
• Pitch & Presentation Curation: Create and maintain tailored pitch materials, client presentations and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Data Analysis & Insights: Analyze and synthesize internal and external data to deliver business intelligence and research insights.
• CRM & Pipeline Management: Maintain client lists, track opportunities and manage data within the Contact Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Strategic Initiatives: Support events, award submissions, rankings and other high-impact marketing projects.

What You’ll Bring

• Background: Bachelor’s degree required; with 2+ years of professional experience, with a background in capital markets/debt finance, business development, financial services or project management.
• Analytical & Critical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex financial and legal concepts and translate them into clear, compelling narratives.
• Communication Excellence: Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with a polished, professional approach.
• Project Management: Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel) and familiarity with tools such as CapitalIQ, Bloomberg, Mergermarket, LSEG, Deal Point Data and CRM platforms like Salesforce.
• Collaboration & Initiative: Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to ask questions, propose improvements and take ownership of work.
• Judgment & Discretion: Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and sound decision-making.

If you’re excited to bring data to life, support high-impact client work, and grow within a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you about this Senior Coordinator opportunity.

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation Range:

• Chicago: $70,000 - $83,000

How to Apply

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Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.

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