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Sidley Austin LLP · 10 hours ago

BD and Marketing Manager - Special Projects

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$124K/yr - $180K/yr

8+ years exp

Sidley Austin LLP is a leading law firm seeking a Business Development and Marketing Manager – Special Projects. This role involves providing strategic execution support for various marketing, business development, and client engagement initiatives across the firm, collaborating with different teams to ensure continuity and high-quality execution of projects.

AdviceConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesLegal

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Step into projects or teams on an interim basis to ensure continuity of support during leaves, transitions, or new business initiatives

Partner with practice, industry, and client engagement teams to implement marketing and business development initiatives that support client relationship goals and firm priorities

Assist in the planning and execution of client programs, sponsorships, and Sidley-hosted events, including managing invitations, logistics, materials, and post-event follow-up

Support pitch and proposal efforts by drafting or tailoring materials, coordinating input from lawyers and colleagues, and ensuring high-quality, timely deliverables

Contribute to the development and maintenance of marketing collateral, credentials, lawyer biographies, website pages, and other client-facing materials

Collaborate with colleagues on award and ranking submissions, ensuring information is accurate, current, and aligned with firm positioning

Support the use of the firm’s CRM and experience management systems, helping teams update contacts, experience lists, and other business development resources

Qualification

Marketing experienceBusiness development experienceProject management experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyCRM software knowledgeAnalytical skillsWriting skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal communication skills

Required

A minimum of eight (8) years of professional marketing, business development, or other relevant experience

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in marketing, communication, business/finance, or related field

Excellent writing, proofreading, and critical thinking skills

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook

Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Strong attention to detail

Good judgment

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others

Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

Able to work under pressure

Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Preferred

Marketing, business development, strategic planning, sales, and/or other relevant experience in a law firm or other professional services organization

Experience and knowledge of the business/legal landscape in assigned practice areas/industries

Supervisory, managerial, and/or project management experience

Advanced degree in a related area, such as marketing, law, business, or communications (M.B.A. or J.D. a considerable plus)

Working knowledge of customer relationship, pipeline, and experience management databases such as InterAction, Salesforce, and/or Foundation

Familiarity with relevant company/market research tools, as well as law firm rankings, awards, and league table publications

Benefits

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits program

Company

Sidley Austin LLP

Glassdoor4.1

Sidley is an elite global law firm.

Founded in 1866

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.sidley.com

H1B Sponsorship

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