BD Manager - Litigation

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

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead all business development and marketing activities for the Lit Department;
  • Organize and oversee Litigation Department BD initiatives including maintaining project lists and plans and demonstrating measurable results that achieve set goals;
  • Actively monitoring marketplace developments, particularly those effecting existing and prospective clients, to quickly identify and react to lead generation opportunities;
  • Drive revenue through new business opportunities and client expansion programs, including pitches and proposals, sales pipeline management, key client initiatives and business development coaching;
  • Coach and train lawyers so that they have the necessary skills to advance and achieve individual, Litigation Department and firm BD and marketing objectives;
  • Focus on efforts to connect the partners with clients and prospects through events, sponsorships, speaking engagements, thought leadership, online and new media platforms, etc.

Qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's degree; Master's degree in Business or Marketing or JD a plus; 7+ years of experience in a business development or marketing role, preferably at a law firm;
  • Knowledge of the U.S. and business landscape, including important regulatory developments, key market players and organizations, issues, and trends;
  • Experience managing team members and multiple projects simultaneously;
  • Proactive, highly energetic, and entrepreneurial by nature with a client focused attitude.