Manager: Business Development and Marketing (Private Equity and Restructuring)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and supports annual marketing and business development plans focused on priorities outlined by firm leaders and/or assigned teams, including thought leadership platforms, communications, and client outreach.
• Collaborates with Business Development & Marketing department leadership and group leaders to develop annual budgets to support initiatives, specifying key strategic and tactical objectives.
• Manages day-to-day responsibilities to ensure that assignments and projects are properly managed and aligned with the firm's overall strategic efforts, ensuring exceptional service to clients.
• Supports the onboarding and integration of lateral lawyers.
• Develops and supports the implementation of key business development initiatives, including client targeting, campaigns, client seminars, networking events, and other efforts to enhance business development.
• Engages in research, analysis, and competitive intelligence-gathering.
• Supports collection and maintenance of CRM-based contact data for marketing planning and mailing lists.
• Assists in collection and reporting of matter experience.
• Partners with colleagues to facilitate directory submissions, regional surveys, league table content, lawyer and practice awards, and profile-raising initiatives.
• Supports coordination of business development training for lawyers.
• Manages responses to RFPs, pitches, presentations, and other opportunities, including developing proposal and presentation materials.
• Develops new marketing brochures, edits existing ones, and maintains practice descriptions.
• Reviews and updates lawyers' bios and practice descriptions to ensure currency.
• Provides support for seminars, sponsorships, and other local office events and initiatives.
• Assists with supervision and training of junior team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet firm goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Six or more years of success in marketing, research, management, or communications in professional services or related sectors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse team environments and support demanding needs.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with shifting priorities.
• High level of initiative and being a self-starter.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with research techniques and databases used for competitive intelligence.
• Demonstrated good judgment, team orientation, meticulousness, and results-driven approach.
• Management experience including performance appraisals, goal setting, and staffing analysis.
• Ability to lead change processes and improve workflow efficiencies.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a legal, accounting, or consulting professional services environment.
• Experience with operational budget analysis and staffing process management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Six or more years of relevant professional experience

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Back-up childcare and eldercare
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Opportunities for professional development and growth