Sr Manager, BD - Complex Litigation and Arbitration

Overview

LA office of a premier law firm is seeking a Sr Manager, BD - Complex Litigation and Arbitration

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in marketing, law or business;
At least 10 years of marketing professional experience; and Experience supporting Litigation groups required.

• Develop and execute business development and marketing plans, collaborate with partners, the business development, marketing and communications teams, as well as other internal stakeholders;
• Support the practice areas' key client efforts and gather intelligence on legal industry trends and the competitive landscape;
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to draft and produce high-quality new business pitches and proposals;
• Collaborate with the global business development team on the identification and pursuit of cross-selling initiatives;
• Develop and maintain marketing materials, including practice overviews, web content, experience and awards/recognition;
• Evaluate, execute and manage sponsorship opportunities and partnerships, ensuring the firm capitalizes on all benefits to maximize ROI;
• Coordinate and prepare submissions for relevant practice awards and recognition;
• Develop and oversee client events, seminars and conferences;
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams on relevant media relations and digital marketing initiatives;
• Contribute to department-wide efforts to improve business development processes and functions; and
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in marketing, law or business (required);
• At least 10 years of marketing professional experience (required);
• Experience supporting Litigation group (required), preferably Complex Litigation & Arbitration; and
• At least 5 years of management experience in a corporate law firm setting or relevant industry setting is a plus.
• Knowledge of technologies, developments, trends and literature related to legal and professional services marketing fields;
• Proficiency in MS Office suite;
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, including attention to detail and proofreading;
• Solid understanding of the needs and expectations of law firm operations and corporate legal clients in order to function at a strategic level;
• Advanced knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, concepts and practical applications;
• Fundamental knowledge of networking and relationship management;
• Proficiency in team building, management and leadership skills; and
• Fundamental knowledge of legal concepts.