About Kirkland & Ellis

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What You’ll Do

Are you a detail-oriented project coordinator who enjoys turning complex information into polished client materials and actionable business insights?

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Coordinator, Investment Funds to support the Firm’s Investment Funds Group (IFG) in New York. As part of the Marketing & Business Development (MBD) Department, you’ll help advance business development and marketing initiatives for one of the world’s largest fund formation practices, supporting a broad client base that includes multibillion-dollar fund managers and middle- and lower-middle-market private equity sponsors.

Working closely with the Investment Funds Director, attorneys and MBD colleagues in New York and internationally, you’ll contribute across pitches and proposals, marketing collateral, client engagement, relationship management, research, data and experience tracking, and market intelligence. This role is well suited to someone who combines strong project management and communication skills with sound judgment, intellectual curiosity and the initiative to move priorities forward in a fast-paced environment.

The Marketing & Business Development Coordinator, Investment Funds role offers a hybrid work arrangement in Kirkland’s New York office.

• Business Development Initiatives: Support the implementation of business development plans and strategic initiatives for the Investment Funds Group.
• Pitches, Proposals & Requests for Proposals: Coordinate bespoke client-facing pitches, presentations and responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including compiling, proofreading, editing, formatting and coordinating final delivery.
• Marketing Content & Collateral: Maintain accurate, compelling practice descriptions, brochures, presentation templates, case summaries, accolade materials and attorney biographies, and assist with Kirkland publications.
• Client Relationship Management: Maintain high-quality data within the Firm’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, including targeted mailing lists, client meeting activities and contact information, while supporting database audits and other data initiatives.
• Experience & Transaction Data: Track fund formations and transactions, maintain Firmwide experience data and support the transfer of information to new databases and systems as needed.
• Client Development: Help prepare for new business pitches, client development meetings and related activities, ensuring attorneys and stakeholders have timely, accurate materials and information.
• Events & Client Engagement: Assist with planning, executing and tracking seminars, receptions, conferences, charitable sponsorships, speaking engagements, client entertainment and other experiences that strengthen client relationships.
• Research & Market Intelligence: Research clients, prospective clients, competitors and target industries using internal and external resources, translating findings into clear intelligence that supports strategic planning and marketing efforts.
• Investment Funds Research: Conduct comprehensive research into the Firm’s investment fund formations and transactions across industries, geographies and transaction types.
• Data & Reporting: Compile, interpret, analyze and export data in response to requests from attorneys and other stakeholders, with a strong focus on accuracy and usability.
• Awards & Directories: Support surveys, award nominations and legal directory submissions by gathering, organizing and refining relevant information.
• Team Collaboration: Partner with attorneys and colleagues across business development, research, marketing and communications, proactively identifying needs, managing competing priorities and contributing to continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: A bachelor’s degree.
• Professional Experience: At least three years of experience in a professional services organization, financial services firm, investment bank or law firm.
• Communication & Client Service: Outstanding written, editing, proofreading and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with senior attorneys, clients, colleagues and Firm guests.
• Organization & Project Management: Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects accurately in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Initiative & Judgment: The confidence to work independently, navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities and make thoughtful, informed decisions while exercising discretion with sensitive information.
• Research & Analytical Skills: The ability to research effectively, synthesize data and complex financial or legal concepts, and translate information into clear, accurate narratives and actionable insights.
• Data & Technology Skills: Meticulous data-entry skills, comfort working in an electronic environment and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint.
• Collaboration: A team-first approach, including openness to feedback, willingness to ask questions and the ability to build effective relationships across roles, teams and locations.
• Business Acumen: Professional presence, curiosity, diplomacy and an interest in understanding the business and relationship drivers behind successful marketing and business development efforts.
• Preferred Knowledge: Experience with, or a demonstrated interest in, investment funds; familiarity with CRM or database platforms such as InterAction or Salesforce; and exposure to process optimization or change management projects.
• Research Platforms: Working knowledge of Adobe, SharePoint or market intelligence and legal research platforms such as Preqin, PitchBook, Capital IQ, Manzama, The Deal Pipeline or Bloomberg is a plus.

If you’re excited to combine project management, research, data and relationship-building to support a leading Investment Funds practice, we’d love to hear from you for this Marketing & Business Development Coordinator, Investment Funds opportunity!

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in New York. 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:

New York: $67,000-$92,000

How to Apply

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