Business Development Manager

This position supports the business development and marketing efforts of assigned practice groups. The Marketing & Business Development Manager works closely with Practice Group Leaders (PGLs) and partners to advance group priorities, strengthen client engagement, and elevate the visibility of the practice.

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned practice groups, providing support and guidance on business development and marketing needs.
• Partner with PGLs and partners to plan and carry out business development and marketing initiatives for the group.
• Identify prospective clients and new opportunities; support targeting efforts by tracking outreach, pursuits, and followups.
• Work with partners and BD colleagues to identify and support crossselling efforts across practices and offices.
• Draft, write, and customize pitches, proposals, RFP responses, and presentations, as well as manage process, timelines, and coordination.
• Maintain and update practice materials, experience lists, matter descriptions, clientfacing collateral, and other BD content. Prepare award, directory, and league table submissions, collaborating with partners and the Communications team.
• Work with Communications team on press releases, media placements, thoughtleadership opportunities, and related activities.
• Assess and coordinate sponsorships, memberships, speaking engagements, and conference participation to enhance visibility.
• Support planning and execution of practicerelated events including webinars, client programs, and receptions, and track outcomes.
• Assist with onboarding and business development support for lateral partners.
  Collaborate with colleagues across BD, Communications, Recruiting, and other business services functions to ensure cohesive support.
• May supervise a Business Development Coordinator, depending on group needs.
  Handle additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and edit persuasive, polished clientfacing content.
• Strong presence, poise, and confidence when working with partners and senior professionals; able to offer recommendations and move projects forward.
• Excellent projectmanagement skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work efficiently in a fastpaced environment.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant business development or marketing experience in professional services; law firm experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Highly organized, detailoriented, and committed to producing accurate, highquality work.

Ability to work proactively, communicate clearly, and exercise sound judgment in a fastpaced environment.