BD Manager - Litigation

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

Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate existing projects and develop new opportunities with an understanding of the Firm's international partner and BD network; share ideas with colleagues and develop best practices and strategy for the BD team as a whole;
  • Draft/edit competitive proposals, credentials, pitches, and presentations both locally and internationally;
  • Maintain an up-to-date
  • Conduct market research on existing and prospective clients and market issues which may impact clients' businesses and provide advice on effective marketing strategies to address these issues;
  • Plan and run client events and seminars; coordinate firm sponsorships of conferences;
  • Manage marketing processes for assigned groups (up-to-date bios and photographs of attorneys, fresh content for the external website, etc.).

Qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's Degree; 6+ years of professional services experience working in a high-profile, fast-paced environment;
  • Culturally astute with a strong ability to work effectively with colleagues from other countries on cross-border activities;
  • Self-starter with ability prioritize, multi-task and drive forward multiple projects; tenacious, proactive approach to achieving results; demonstrable track record of helping to successfully grow a practice group;
  • Strong client focus and excellent interpersonal skills; team player with experience developing successful working relationships with other BD team members;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong attention to detail;
  • Willingness and enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of markets in which your practice areas operate.