Business Development Manager

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

Responsibilities include:

• Develop strategic BD and marketing plans including goals, action items and deadlines; be a trusted advisor to Partners in the execution of these plans;
• Draft and prepare written proposals, pitches and other communications to clients, prospective clients and related third party organizations;
• Collaborate with the global business development team on the identification and pursuit of cross-selling initiatives;
• Lead practice-level key client teams and develop best practice and to ensure the identification, development and growth of high-value services to our key clients;
• Plan and oversee seminars, events and other targeted marketing activities;
• Act as a liaison to practice group leaders and lead projects.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree required, with emphasis in marketing, law or business preferred; advanced degree preferred;
• 3+ years of management experience in a corporate law firm setting or relevant industry setting;
• 7+ years of marketing professional experience;
• Excellent oral and written communication;
• Solid understanding of the needs and expectations of law firm operations and corporate legal clients in order to function at a strategic level;
• Experience in team building, management and leadership.