Job Description

Business Development ManagerAre you a dynamic and strategic professional with a passion for driving business growth? Our client, a prestigious US law firm, is seeking a talented Business Development Manager to join their team and support their strategic initiatives across various practice groups. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading international law firm, renowned for its excellence and global reach.About the firm: They are one of the worldxe2x80x99s leading international law firms, with more than 1,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York, with offices in major cities around the globe, including Beijing, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, Sxc3xa3o Paulo, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. They provide coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients worldwideKey Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Business Development team and select practice and industry groups to develop and implement strategic business development plans.
• Support Partners in creating best-in-class pitches and responses to RFPs to secure new business opportunities.
• Provide competitive intelligence reports and analysis on clients, potential clients, markets, and industry trends.
• Coordinate the creation, maintenance, and distribution of practice descriptions, marketing brochures, experience lists, and other promotional materials.
• Plan and manage client events, including developing agendas, coordinating with speakers, and overseeing logistics.
• Prepare and manage directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories and publications.
• Nurture priority client relationships and facilitate the execution of business development initiatives.
• Support PR initiatives, including key corporate events, speaking engagements, and media opportunities.
• Promote the effective use of business development technology and data to drive growth and informed decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across business development activities.
• Oversee the onboarding and training of junior team members and mentor them across projects.

Practice Areas:

• Banking & Credit
• Corporate M&A/Private Equity
• Funds

Required Skills:

• Educated to degree level.
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in a similar role within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in CRM systems for effective key client management.
• Proven ability to cultivate and manage client relationships.
• Strong initiative and independent judgment in decision-making.
• Team-oriented mindset, with the capability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, maintaining professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion in all interactions.
• Confidence and credibility to advise at Partner level, ensuring strategic alignment and securing project buy-in.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify challenges, develop solutions, and drive results.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong project management and organizational abilities, with proven capacity to prioritize, balance competing demands, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Adaptability and flexibility, including willingness to work varied hours as needed.
• Composure under pressure, with sound decision-making capabilities.
• Proactive approach to responsibilities, including a willingness to take on additional tasks as required.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact, then apply now and be part of their dynamic team!Referral Programme: If this role isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would excel in it, why not take advantage of our referral programme? We offer xc2xa3300 of high street gift vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role.Equal Opportunities: As a responsible business, we represent the diversity of our people, clients, and communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse teams; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Totum Partners