Business Development Manager-Litigation 

 New York, NY 

Summary

The Business Development Manager-Litigation is an integral part of the firm’s Business Development team. This role will be responsible for supporting the market’s growth strategy and commitment to client service across the relevant practice group and industries, while developing a comprehensive understanding of lawyers and clients to drive strategic priorities, including client engagement and relationship building. This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications 

• Providing research, analysis, and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships
• Playing an active role in the integration of lateral partners and the development of junior partners
• Collaborating with lawyers and the Business Development and Brand & Communications teams on speaking opportunities, seminars, and sponsorships, webinars, and other visibility initiatives
• Identifying unique or compelling thought leadership opportunities, such as client alerts and publications, webcasts, and seminars, communicating these opportunities to relevant lawyers and Business Development team members, and overseeing implementation and execution, as appropriate
• Developing a systematic and strategic approach for disseminating passes to practice groups sponsoring conferences and organizations
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that the firm retains
• Possess knowledge of core business development and marketing principles, including market research, competitive intelligence, pitches, internal and external communication, public relations, seminar/event planning and branding
• Exhibit excellent leadership skills, including organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making necessary for effective management
• Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm 

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible business development and marketing experience in legal/professional services
• A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in the firm’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

The firm is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. 

Compensation: $145,000.00-$165,000.00, plus bonus. 

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