Marketing & Business Development Manager

Overview

This position supports the business development and marketing efforts of assigned practice groups. The Marketing & Business Development Manager works closely with our Corporate Finance & Securities Practice Group Leaders and partners to execute the group’s business development and marketing goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned practice groups, providing support and guidance on business development and marketing needs.
• Partner with PGLs and partners to plan and carry out business development and marketing initiatives for the group.
• Identify prospective clients and new opportunities; support targeting efforts by tracking outreach, pursuits, and follow‑ups.
• Work with partners and BD colleagues to identify and support cross‑selling efforts across practices and offices.
• Draft, write, and customize pitches, proposals, RFP responses, and presentations, as well as manage process, timelines, and coordination.
• Maintain and update practice materials, experience lists, matter descriptions, client‑facing collateral, and other BD content.
• Prepare award, directory, and league table submissions, collaborating with partners.
• Work with Communications team on press releases, media placements, thought‑leadership opportunities, and related activities.
• Assess and coordinate sponsorships, memberships, speaking engagements, and conference participation to enhance visibility.
• Support planning and execution of practice‑related events including webinars, client programs, and receptions, and track outcomes.
• Assist with onboarding and business development support for lateral partners.
• Collaborate with colleagues across BD, Communications, Marketing Technology & Intelligence, and other business services functions to ensure cohesive support.
• May supervise a Business Development Coordinator, depending on group needs.
• Handle additional responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range offered for this role will be between $140,000 to $160,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base compensation range. Actual base compensation will be dependent upon several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees, and location, as well as the needs of the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and edit persuasive, polished client‑facing content.
• Strong presence, poise, and confidence when working with partners and senior professionals; able to offer recommendations and move projects forward.
• Excellent project‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant business development or marketing experience in legal marketing, Capital Markets or Transactional practice space preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and committed to producing accurate, high‑quality work.