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Tripoint Search

Director of Business Development- Litigation

Tripoint Search, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Location: Chicago, IllinoisType: Direct HireJob #839Salary: $220,000Director of Business Development- Litigation (Hybrid)

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

FIRM: Top-ranked global law firm

COMPENSATION: Competitive base salary based on years of experience, plus a competitive performance-based bonus

BENEFITS: Generous vacation package, retirement plus match, Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage, Life and AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and more!

OVERVIEW: Top global law firm is seeking a highly motivated and engaging Director of Business Development to support the growth of the firm’s thriving litigation practice. The Director of Business Development will foster and implement the firm’s business development and marketing initiatives to support the fast-paced growth of the firm’s litigation practice areas. The Director will work directly with the firm’s partners and senior marketing/business development leadership to support stakeholder engagement and drive the firm’s profitability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partner with the various litigation practice group leaders to assess needs and evaluate implementation of overall strategic plans

Devise litigation practice group strategy and attend meetings, identifying opportunities for cross-marketing and putting plans into place to carry out

Design and implement go-to-market strategies and identify business development opportunities

Prepare pitch material, RFP’s and key presentation materials for internal and external stakeholders

Engage with key external stakeholders for research, conference or thought leadership engagement opportunities

Manage pipeline of opportunities, assess the results of pitches and proposals, and provide timely ideas

Monitor publications and other sources for potential opportunities and client development, and relay intelligence gathered to partners and associates

Guide the sales material messaging by partnering with BD team to ensure sales materials, pitches and proposals are aligned with the Firm’s core goals and practices

Strategize ideas and execute methods for improving the Firm’s litigation business development initiatives

Assess practice group strengths and research clients, competitors, industry and market trends to aid in BD initiatives

Analyze and report on key BD metrics that speak to improving the effectiveness of the Firm’s BD efforts

Collaborate with Media and Marketing team for award submissions and firm events

Support practice groups with legal directory submissions

Provide mentorship to the BD team to foster a culture of growth, positivity and collaboration that will lead to greater efficiency

REQUIREMENTS:

15+ years of legal business development/marketing experienceDeep understanding of the litigation marketing spaceBachelor’s degree required, JD or MBA preferredStrong knowledge litigation practice areas (specifically white collar defense and securities litigation)Excellent business acumen and ability to cohesively manage a multi-stakeholder teamAdvanced knowledge of MS Excel and WordMotivated, energetic and persuasive personalityExcellent interpersonal skills and demonstrates good judgment in communicationWorks well under pressure and in a collaborative environmentEffective researcher with great attention to detail in legal proofreading and editingAble to work independently and take initiative