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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 24 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-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
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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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 24 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-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
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Business Development Coordinator
Frame your degree as specialty occupation evidence
Business development roles face H-1B scrutiny when job postings say 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required.' Pull your offer letter and confirm it states a specific degree field, not just 'any bachelor's,' before the LCA is filed.
Search LCA disclosure data by job title
Employers who've certified LCAs for Business Development Coordinator positions have already cleared DOL review for this exact title. Use Migrate Mate to identify those employers and target your applications where sponsorship is already proven, not assumed.
Target industries with consistent filing history
SaaS, management consulting, and enterprise software companies file H-1B petitions for business development roles at higher rates than retail or nonprofit sectors. Focusing your search on these verticals reduces the risk of pursuing employers who've never navigated specialty occupation filings for this title.
Verify your role clears the specialty occupation threshold
USCIS evaluates whether a Business Development Coordinator position genuinely requires a directly related degree, not just any four-year credential. Cross-reference your job duties against the O*NET profile for this occupation to identify language that supports the specialty occupation argument.
Negotiate who covers government filing fees
H-1B petitions involve USCIS filing fees the employer is legally required to pay, but premium processing costs are often negotiable. Clarify during the offer stage which fees the company covers and whether they'll authorize premium processing to accelerate your start date.
Confirm PERM labor certification isn't a bottleneck
If an employer wants to sponsor you for a green card alongside H-1B status, the PERM process requires advertising the role to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were available. Business development is not a shortage occupation, so PERM timelines can add 12 to 18 months before an I-140 petition can be filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Development Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. If your offer letter ties the duties directly to business administration, marketing, or a related discipline and your employer can document that industry norm, the role can qualify. Generic postings that accept any major weaken the case.
Which visa types are available to foreign nationals applying for Business Development Coordinator jobs?
H-1B is the most common path, covering an initial three-year period extendable to six. Canadian and Mexican nationals in business-related roles may qualify for TN status under USMCA, which has no cap and no lottery. Australian nationals can pursue the E-3 visa, which offers 10,500 annual slots that have never been exhausted. Each path requires a job offer from a U.S. employer.
How do I find employers who have sponsored Business Development Coordinator roles before?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for business development roles, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the specialty occupation filing for this title rather than those who are unfamiliar with the process.
What degree does a Business Development Coordinator need to qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
USCIS looks for a bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the role, typically business administration, marketing, economics, or a closely related discipline. A general studies or liberal arts degree makes the specialty occupation argument harder to sustain. If your degree is in a tangentially related field, your employer's attorney may need to document industry norms showing that field is standard for the position.
Can a Business Development Coordinator on OPT transition to H-1B with the same employer?
Yes. If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT expires and your registration is selected in the lottery, you can continue working under cap-gap protection through September 30 of that year. USCIS must receive the I-129 petition before your OPT EAD expires for cap-gap to apply. Employers who've sponsored H-1Bs before typically manage this timeline well.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Business Development Coordinator jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.