Business Development Manager - Antitrust

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee the implementation of the BD and marketing plan, ensuring alignment with firmwide strategy.
• Track progress against the plan, managing marketing spend effectively and in line with budget.
• Work with senior leadership to deploy the right partners on opportunities, support partners' BD needs, and escalate issues promptly.
• Drive and support disciplined client outreach and relationship-building activities, focusing on priority clients and targets.
• Increase visibility of client meetings to leverage cross-product opportunities.
• Ensure lawyer teams are well prepared for pivotal BD meetings with clients and prospects.
• Support client roadshows and marketing trips as needed.
• Facilitate information flow and collaboration across product groups to broaden client relationships and win new clients.
• Project manage and provide marketing content for proposals and RFPs, ensuring key materials are updated and accessible.
• Coordinate with Sector and Product BD Managers to ensure offerings are visible and leveraged by the team.
• Leverage client insight and business intelligence to support client development efforts.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate flagship conference and event programs to maximize relationship-building opportunities.
• Work with leadership and marketing teams to develop marketing campaigns, implement social media and PR strategies, and profile the practice's work in directories and awards.
• Manage key directory and award submissions, supporting firm rankings and deal submissions to enhance market position.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in business development and marketing, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment, ideally for an Antitrust Practice.
• Curiosity to understand key aspects of Antitrust Law in the US and globally.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful BD and marketing strategies.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and teamwork abilities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• A passion for high performance and delivering quality output.
• Ability to work in accordance with the Firm's Agile Working Policy, requiring at least three days in the office each week.
• Legal authorization to work independently in the United States.

Nice to Have

• Experience working within a law firm or professional services environment for an Antitrust Practice.
• Knowledge of the US and global Antitrust legal landscape.
• Familiarity with client relationship management and business intelligence tools.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in business development and marketing within a professional services or law firm setting.
• Legal work authorization in the United States.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits and compensation package.
• Salary range of $180,000 - $225,000, commensurate with experience.