Senior Manager Business Development, Litigation

Our client, a leading Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a Senior Manager of Business Development to support strategic marketing and business development initiatives for its Investigations and White Collar Defense (IWCD) practice, as well as other key litigation groups. This role is ideal for a dynamic business development professional with strong experience in litigation, a proactive mindset, and a collaborative approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with practice group leaders, attorneys, and internal teams to develop and execute business development and marketing plans.
• Support key client initiatives, identify growth opportunities, and gather market intelligence and competitive insights.
• Prepare customized, high-quality pitch materials, RFP responses, and proposals that align with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with global BD teams to identify and advance cross-practice and cross-border opportunities.
• Manage and update marketing collateral, including practice descriptions, case studies, web content, and rankings.
• Evaluate and manage sponsorships, events, and partnership opportunities to ensure ROI and visibility.
• Lead the submission process for industry awards, directories, and rankings.
• Plan and oversee client events, CLE programs, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Coordinate with communications teams on media outreach, PR, and digital content relevant to the IWCD and litigation practices.
• Contribute to broader business development operations, improving processes, templates, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, law, or a related field (required).
• Minimum of 10 years of professional marketing and business development experience, with at least 5 years in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated success supporting Litigation practice experience with Investigations or White Collar Defense is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills with an ability to influence and drive initiatives forward.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with marketing platforms, CRM systems, and experience databases.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills with strong attention to detail.

This is a high-impact opportunity to join a premier law firm and contribute to the growth and visibility of nationally recognized litigation practices.

PLEASE ONLY SHARE CANDIDATES WHO HAVE WORKED AT A LARGE LAW FIRM SUPPORTNG A LITIGATION PRACTICE GROUP (white collar & investigations). Stable backgrounds only.

Fee - 20%, Guarantee - 90 days