Assistant Manager, Business Development-Corporate

Assistant Manager, Business Development-Corporate Description/Job Summary

The Assistant Manager, Business Development - Corporate is responsible for supporting the Firm’s global business development initiatives by organizing and leveraging information about the Firm’s Corporate practice areas and lawyers, and providing research and analysis about clients, competitors, markets, trends, and industries. 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. This role supports the implementation efforts of strategic plans to ensure successful growth and consistency regarding the Firm’s key business initiatives.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Maintain website content, attorney biographies, practice group descriptions, and other Business Development and communications materials across multiple channels: web, print, and electronic formats
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
• Help to coordinate Firm-sponsored events, webinars, presentations, and event logistics ( e.g. , formatting invitations, tracking RSVPs, preparing name badges, preparing promotional materials and assisting with follow up)
• Research and provide analysis about clients, competitors, markets, trends, and industries
• Prepare and manage directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories/publications
• Manage creation of advertising, posters, flyers and other promotional materials, working with the Graphic Designer and outside vendors where appropriate
• Maintain website content, attorney biographies, practice group descriptions, and other Business Development and communications materials across multiple channels: web, print and electronic formats
• Respond to inquiries and troubleshoot issues in connection with Firm memoranda and other client alert distribution.
• Support Business Development projects and other Firm initiatives as needed
• Perform various business, administrative, and operational support functions as related to Business Development strategies, marketing, communications, policies, procedures, and initiatives
• Assist with drafting customized pitches, responses to RFPs, and other marketing materials for new business opportunities and client meetings
• Maintain deal and case experience; help manage the Firm’s engagement database and across related channels
• Foster and maintain strong relations with key stakeholders; ensure stakeholders’ engagement is supported in varied departments and offices

Required Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment
• Ability to effectively share knowledge and resources with appropriate parties, both internally and externally
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions, escalating as appropriate
• Strong project management and organizational skills, demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and manage multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment
• Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
• Ability to anticipates business challenges of Partners and senior team members and proactively address needs with self-assuredness and business acumen
• Ability to assess needs, assign priorities, develop strategies and make recommendations when presented with ambiguous or incomplete information
• Ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy and discretion
• Excellent research and analytical abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and web-based research

Required Experience

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in marketing and business development field at a law firm preferred
• Experience with website maintenance and or Client Relationship Management (CRM) system experience
• Some familiarity with Content Pilot’s suite of products or other experience database preferred

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred Education

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

Details

Salary Information

The estimated base salary range for this position is $140k to $180k 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.