Gibson Dunn

Legal

BusinessDevelopmentManager

$150–220k ~AI est. Washington, District of Columbia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Business Development Manager at Gibson Dunn. Skills: Business development, Marketing, Client acquisition, Campaign management. Lead business development. Drive visibility initiatives”

Industry & Context.

Legal
Problems you'll solve

Creative problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

University degree, 5-7 years experience, Experience with business development planning, Experience with pitching, Experience with litigation practice, Experience with regulatory practice, Professional interpersonal skills, Interact with lawyers

Nice to Have

5-7 years professional services experience, 2+ years team management experience

What You'll Do.

Lead business development

Drive visibility initiatives

Provide guidance on business plan

Drive execution of business plan

Lead marketing efforts

Support partner objectives

Oversee pitch preparation

Oversee RFP preparation

Lead strategy sessions

Lead internal debriefs

Draft marketing materials

Maintain marketing materials

Collect relevant matters

Support key client efforts

Identify high-value clients

Develop high-value clients

Grow high-value clients

Collaborate on visibility opportunities

Collaborate on speaking opportunities

Collaborate on communications

Collaborate on directory participation

Collaborate on digital marketing

Plan marketing activities

Oversee marketing activities

Act as lead on projects

Contribute to team development

Stay current on market intelligence

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Other team members; Business development colleagues; Functional managers; Events team; Early tenure marketing team

Communication Scope

Communication skills

Process & Methodology

Project management, Time management

Full Job Description

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant disputes and transactions. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision. Based in Washington, D. C. the Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving business development, visibility initiatives, and related priorities for Gibson Dunn’s International Trade Advisory and Enforcement practice, including Sanctions and Export Enforcement, Government Contracts, State AGs and other relevant areas. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for providing guidance and input on the business plan (including target lists, high impact client relationships, publishing and speaking opportunities, and other related initiatives) and drive execution. Along with other team members, the Business Development Manager will lead on related pitches and RFPs ensuring the firm is strategic in its approach and positioning itself to win the work. This role will also work closely with business development colleagues to lead cross-practice initiatives, contribute to team infrastructure and other strategic projects as needed. This role reports to the Sr. Manager of Business Development. Responsibilities include: Lead the overall business development and marketing efforts for a select group of litigation practices, as well as providing support for individual partner business objectives. Lead and oversee preparation of pitches, RFPs (with RFP team) and other client facing materials including leading strategy sessions, internal debriefs and tracking outcomes. Spearhead the drafting and maintaining of practice-specific marketing materials and collateral including the collection of relevant matters. Support the practice's key client efforts and work with colleagues to ensure the identification, development, and growth of high-value clients. C

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