Proposal Manager

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The Proposal Manager will lead the firm’s end‑to‑end proposal, RFP, and pitch process; oversee the firm’s experiential database and matter content; and elevate the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of proposal deliverables across the firm.

• Proposal Management and Strategy – Manage firmwide RFPs, RFIs, panel appointments, and client pitch processes; lead go/no‑go assessments; ensure on‑time, on‑brand, and fully compliant submissions; drive efficient workflows for the proposal team.
• Content Development and Writing – Develop executive summaries, refine practice narratives, translate complex legal experience into clear, outcome‑oriented content; edit for clarity, tone, and consistency; enforce brand, style, and plain‑language standards.
• Experiential Database and Knowledge Management – Manage and enhance the experiential database; oversee data entry, ensure content is current and searchable; partner with attorneys to capture new matters; oversee libraries for core content, differentiators, bios, pro bono impact, and firm policies.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management – Collaborate with the Director of Business Development, practice leaders, pricing/legal project managers, design/communications teams; facilitate kickoff and review meetings; coordinate graphics, formatting, and digital submission; present pricing and service delivery models.
• Act as a member of the Business Development Management team and fill in for Business Development Managers when needed.

Reports to the Director of Business Development and supervises the Business Development Coordinator.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or writing‑focused discipline preferred.
• 2+ years of proposal management experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Exemplary writing and editing skills; ability to translate legal capabilities into client‑centered value propositions.
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines and drive accountability across teams.
• Experience building and maintaining experiential databases and content libraries.
• Familiarity with proposal management systems, CRM, experience management platforms, proposal automation tools; proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat; working knowledge of design and formatting best practices.
• Understanding of pricing, AFAs, and legal operations considerations preferred.
• High EQ, professional presence, and confidence facilitating partner‑level engagements.
• Meticulous attention to detail, excellent judgment, and commitment to confidentiality and information security.

Position requires sitting for long periods while operating a computer; may require exceeding normal work schedule; employees must be mobile, able to bend, and lift files weighing 10–15 lbs.

Entry level

Full‑time

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