Business Development Manager (Corporate and Tax - Law Firm Exp. Required

Preparation of proposals, pitches, and other initiatives for new business;Gaining comprehensive knowledge of the practice groups, including the experience of attorneys and the firm, industry/trade group organizations, trends, and clients;Ensuring that the marketing materials for each practice group are kept up to date, accurate, and complete, which includes maintaining lists of experience, descriptions, and other collateral;Handling submissions for assigned practice groups, such as directory entries, awards, and league tables;Coordinating meetings for practice groups, including understanding collaborative efforts between subgroups within the main group and with other groups to facilitate cross-selling;Developing business development and marketing plans for the assigned practice groups and relevant lawyers;Collaborating with the business development team to identify opportunities for cross-selling and implementing strategies to strengthen key client relationships throughout the firm;Coaching and supporting lawyers in their business development and relationship-building efforts with external and internal stakeholders;Planning and overseeing events, CLEs, sponsorships, speaking and writing opportunities, and other targeted marketing activities;Collaborating on relevant PR, communications, and digital marketing initiatives by identifying current issues and assessing lawyers' ability to provide commentary or write articles;Creating key messages to position the firm in the market;Conducting research on industry trends, potential clients, and competitors' marketing activities to identify issues that may affect clients' businesses and propose actions to capitalize on them;Directing and managing marketing staff and resources to support individual lawyer and practice group marketing efforts;Managing and overseeing business development budgets; andTraveling as required.Requirements

Bachelor's degree (with an emphasis in marketing or business preferred).6+ years of experience as a business development/marketing professional at a law firmExperience in Corporate and TaxProven experience supporting growth and client acquisition.