Marketing & Business Development Specialist - Antitrust, Government Relations & Public Affairs, and Government Contracts

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader brings together a globally connected network across 36+ worldwide offices. Our combination marks a new chapter: a unique foundation for building your career. Our business teams are integral to the firm's success, partnering closely with our lawyers to drive performance, deliver exceptional service, and keep the firm operating at its best. Here, your expertise is recognized, your impact is visible, and your work plays a vital role in shaping our future.

Join a collaborative, inclusive team where people want you to succeed. Giving back is part of our fabric, and the impact of your work extends beyond our business to society. We seek people with ambition, excellent judgement, and a commitment to excellence, who thrive in fast-paced environments and are motivated to deliver innovative solutions that help our business succeed. In return, we offer exceptional opportunities to develop, grow, and perform at the highest level, while making a lasting impact and shaping your future, and ours.

ABOUT MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Our global Marketing & Business Development (M&BD) team plays a central role in how Hogan Lovells Cadwalader goes to market. Working across practices, regions, clients and sectors, commercial strategy, business intelligence and sales, and systems and operations, we help drive growth, deepen client relationships, strengthen market profile, and deliver exceptional client experiences. We work seamlessly with our Corporate Communications colleagues across digital marketing, social media, creative and content, public relations, events, and brand to ensure a coordinated approach to engaging clients and the market.

As we build the next chapter of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, our M&BD professionals play a critical role in shaping how the firm engages clients, supports lawyers, and brings its ambitions to life in the market. We offer an environment defined by connection, excellence, and impact, where colleagues collaborate across practices and geographies, contribute to high-profile initiatives, and are trusted with meaningful responsibility. Strong performers have the opportunity to broaden their influence, deepen their commercial expertise, and help shape the future of both the firm and their own careers.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We seek a proactive, commercially minded Marketing & Business Development Specialist supporting our Antitrust, Government Relations & Public Affairs, and Government Contracts practices. Working with practice leaders, lawyers and M&BD colleagues, you will translate commercial priorities and market developments into coordinated, measurable activity. The role combines hands-on delivery with research, recommendations and ownership of defined, multi-stakeholder projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PLANNING & COMMERCIAL INSIGHT

• Support implementation of practice marketing and business development plans, including coordination of priority initiatives and deadlines.
• Research clients, prospects, competitors and markets; translate insight into recommendations with senior colleagues.
• Evaluate outcomes, return on investment and value, identifying opportunities and risks.

PITCHES & NEW BUSINESS

• Coordinate client-focused pitches and proposals, gathering experience and tailoring credentials.

• Maintain accurate matter descriptions and capability materials; bring together cross-practice expertise and manage inputs, deadlines and delivery risks.

• Conduct client, prospect, competitor, and market research to inform targeting, positioning, and business development priorities.

CAMPAIGNS & CONTENT

• Deliver integrated campaigns and thought leadership with Communications, Digital, and Events colleagues.
• Draft and edit client communications, website content and biographies; coordinate directory and awards submissions, ensuring clear, audience-appropriate messaging.

CLIENT DEVELOPMENT & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEME

• Build trusted stakeholder relationships and support client targeting.
• Coordinate seminars, webinars, conferences, sponsorships and client program, including targeting, logistics, follow-up, and evaluation.
• Align stakeholders around shared objectives, using diplomacy and senior guidance where needed.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT, COLLABORATION & INNOVATION

• Lead defined workstreams, clarify responsibilities, track progress and communicate status.

• Balance competing priorities, coordinate discrete tasks, and escalate risks appropriately.

• Improve processes and capture lessons learned to strengthen efficiency, service delivery and stakeholder experience.

• Collaborate across teams and geographies, share knowledge and support junior colleagues through informal mentoring.

• Apply AI and automation thoughtfully, assessing outputs and sharing effective approaches.
• All members of the firm are expected to participate in our global Responsible Business Program.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proactive self-starter who brings structure, judgment, and momentum to projects.

• Strong relationship builder who enjoys working across teams, geographies, and subject-matter areas.

• Comfortable balancing detail with the bigger picture and translating ideas into practical next steps.

• Motivated by meaningful responsibility, continuous development, and contribution to a high-performing team.

• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, research, and project management skills, with close attention to detail.

• Ability to manage competing deadlines, organize inputs from multiple stakeholders, and follow through on complex projects.

• Confident, collaborative communication style with the ability to work effectively with lawyers, M&BD colleagues, and Business Team teams.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CRM, experience databases, proposal platforms, content tools, AI, or similar systems is helpful.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Four (4)/five (5)+ years of relevant experience in marketing, business development, client service, or communications preferred.
• Legal or regulated-industry experience is helpful.
• Commercial curiosity and interest in antitrust, government relations & public affairs, and/or government contracts.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORK SCHEDULE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Core hours are generally Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. As an exempt position, the role requires flexibility to work the hours necessary to effectively perform job responsibilities and meet business, client, and team needs.

In Washington, D.C., the expected base salary range for this role is $83,180 - $117,420 per year.

This range reflects a good-faith estimate of pay at the time of posting; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications. This position is eligible for additional forms of compensation, which may include annual discretionary bonuses. Employees in this role are also eligible for benefits offered by the firm, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions, which currently include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; and paid time off. Please review this link for more information regarding employee benefits in the United States.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at LeaveofAbsence_US@hlc.com.