Business Development Manager - Litigation

For the New York Office of Large Global Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with Practice Group Leaders to design and implement group/office BD goals, objectives and strategies;
• Proactively assist lawyers in writing and implementing individual/group/office strategic plans and managing budgets;
• Create and edit: Responses to RFPs, customized pitches and business development presentations. Web and print marketing collateral, including brochures, practice descriptions, biographies. Client alerts, newsletters and articles authored by attorneys;
• Conduct research on existing and prospective clients, competitor activity, and industry or market trends to develop best practices and aid in the development of BD plans, presentations and proposals;
• Identify cross-selling opportunities with existing clients; Liaise with the firm�s communications team on media relations and communications activities;
• Manage all area seminars and other marketing-oriented events; Negotiate agreements and manage participation in sponsorships and directories.

Qualifications include:

• B.A. in Marketing, Communications, English or similar field. MBA or JD desirable;
• 8+ years experience preferred, implementing BD initiatives preferably in a professional services industry;
• Previous experience supervising marketing staff and being accountable for the performance and results of a team within own discipline and function;
• Experience working independently as well as within cross-functional teams in a collaborative, professional environment; Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, professional level staff and peers;
• Project and team management experience; Excellent research skills, including Internet research experience;
• Proficiency in Interaction, Concep Campaigner software and ContactNetworks a plus.