Manager/Senior Manager, Business Development – Tax, ECEB, PCAP and IP

The Manager/Senior Manager, Business Development – Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits, Public Company Advisory Practice and Intellectual Property works with the Business Development Senior Team, Firm Partners and associates, preparing information about the Firm’s practice areas and lawyers, including biographies, deal and experience lists, rankings and awards, practice descriptions, client contacts and other related information. This role provides research and analysis about clients, competitors, markets and industries, related internal business, client communications and related work product maintaining the Firm’s high standard of excellence.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform various business and operational support functions as related to Business Development strategies, marketing, communications, policies, procedures and initiatives

• Develop competitive intelligence reports and analysis

• Draft pitch and proposal materials

• Assist in the design and implementation of practice and industry-related initiatives

• Prepare and manage directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories/publications

• Maintain deal and case experience; help manage the Firm’s engagement database and across related channels

• Maintain website content, Partner biographies and various Business Development communications materials across multiple channels

• Manage creation of advertising, posters, flyers and other promotional materials, working with the Graphic Designer and outside vendors where appropriate

• Prepare and maintain promotional materials, including brochures, practice area descriptions, rankings and quotes

• Assist with managing Firm-sponsored events and presentations

• Foster and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders; ensure stakeholders’ engagement is supported in across departments and offices

• Support Business Development projects and other Firm initiatives as needed

• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Education

Required

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred

• Major in Marketing, English, Communications, Advertising or related field

• J.D.

Skills and Experience

Required

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience

• Strong attention to detail and focus on excellence

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Creative and innovative thinker, generating ideas that create value and improve processes

• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment

• Proficient in MS Office Suite and web-based research

• Ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy and discretion

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent research and analytical abilities

• Ability to assess needs, assign priorities, develop strategies and make recommendations when presented with ambiguous or incomplete information

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions, escalating as appropriate

• Demonstrated proficiency in project management and organizational skills

• Ability to collaborate across teams and effectively share knowledge and resources with appropriate parties, both internally and externally

• Ability to anticipate business challenges of Partners and Senior team members and proactively address needs with self-assuredness and business acumen

• Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed

Preferred

• Prior experience in marketing and business development field at a law firm preferred

• Some familiarity with Content Pilot’s suite of products or other experience database preferred

• Experience with website maintenance and or Client Relationship Management (CRM) system experience

Salary Information

NY Only: The estimated base salary range for the Manager position is $180,000 to $220,000, and for the Senior Manager position is $200,000 to $240,000 at the time of posting.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.

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