Sr. BD Manager
For the Chicago Office of a Well-Known DC FirmThis is a filled position.
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as lead business development manager for the environmental products and mass toxic tort practice, supporting lawyers in the Chicago and San Francisco offices;
- Work with the office managing partner(s) and key stakeholders to develop and implement local marketing and business development strategies, plans and projects, including evaluation, tracking and follow-up.
- Work in concert with the Director of PR/Media to maintain relations with local media sources and ensure maximum coverage of the Firm in the Chicago area; intentify speaking/writing opportunities for lawyers to create visibility and advance new business go
- Monitor and report on industry trends and issues impacting key clients and practice-specific developments that offer new opportunities in the form of pitches, alerts, potential webinars and events;
- Work with Events team to develop save-the-date and invitation communications, assisting with RSVP process, handouts and presentation materials; provides on-site event support, including webinar support using Marketing's third-party webinar platform
- Coordinate with lawyers, MarCom and BD to produce communications, including e-newsletters, client advisories, announcements bios and practice descriptions; manage development and maintenance of content for intranet postings, capabilities materials, legal
Qualifications include:
- 8-10+ years of BD & marketing experience, including significant law firm experience interfacing with litigation practices;
- Excellent project management, organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines;
- Demonstrated good judgment and decision-making;
- Team player who is self-motivated, independent, and communicates regularly with senior BD and marketing managers;
- Sound knowledge of online research and marketing resources, Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems.