Senior Proposal Manager

For the Chicago Office of a Global Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the proposal process for the Firm's most complex BD targets;
• Serve as lead project manager for multi-practice proposals; work closely with lead lawyers to develop direction and theme;
• Develop strong working relationships with key attorneys, the marketing department and other departments;
• Establish best practices for updating the Firm’s database and other processes. Identify opportunities to improve resources;
• Effectively manage a team of dedicated proposal professionals including identifying and providing skills-based training and professional development;
• Collaborate with key subject matter experts in marketing, diversity, information technology and knowledge management to develop responsive narratives for specific sections.

Qualifications include:

• 10+ years of relevant work experience in legal or professional services, including 5+ years of business writing experience;
• Direct experience in project/production management of RFPs in a professional services environment;
• Strong understanding of the proposal process in a professional services environment;
• Ability to synthesize data and accurately capture findings in a persuasive narrative;
• Excellent writing and editing skills;
• Strong computer skills including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.