BCLP · 1 month ago
Business Development Manager - Litigation & Investigations
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $219K/yr
5+ years expBCLP is a firm built on the foundations of thinking differently, seeking a Business Development Manager to join their Marketing and Business Development team. The role focuses on developing and delivering innovative business development and marketing strategies that drive growth and enhance client relationships in the Litigation & Investigations sector.
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Responsibilities
Developing the marketing and business development plans for some key Litigation & Investigations Practice Groups
Liaising with lawyers, often leading meetings/calls to identify opportunities to develop business, aligning initiatives with our strategy
Working closely with individual partners on personal BD plans – ensuring alignment with department priorities and helping to execute. Reporting back to BD team
Leading on regional, practice, sector and other business development initiatives as needed. This may include global and cross practice initiatives
Setting and managing of agreed budgets and guidelines
Managing and leading on complex practice group RFP and proposals, management and production of individual pitches/capability statements. This includes strategy setting, content development, partner preparation, and post-pitch reviews. Tracking and monitoring as necessary to analyze success rates
Planning and overseeing events, sponsorships, and conferences, identifying opportunities for networking, client engagement, and measurable ROI
Leading on the execution of brand profiling projects, such as sponsorship, thought-leadership and other campaigns from start to finish, leveraging internal support, driving collaboration and innovation
Leading on internal and external comms e.g. PR opportunities, website and social media
Working closely with partners and lawyers to identify client opportunities, support cross-selling, and strengthen key client relationships
Overseeing and leading on directory and awards submissions, including drafting and management of process
Delegating certain tasks to the central Marketing Hub and other members of BD team for efficient delivery of projects
Supporting priority client accounts as requested, ensuring alignment with firmwide client strategies and fostering collaboration across departments and sectors
Managing membership of professional, business and trade bodies in order to maximize value
Responsible for the line management of junior members of staff as assigned
Ensuring best practices are adhered to, make suggestions to improve efficiency where possible, and share knowledge of upcoming industry trends and competitive market
Performing other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Degree educated
At least 5 years' experience in marketing or business development, ideally within professional services
Skilled at influencing and collaborating across all levels of an organization and deal professionally with all internal and external clients on all levels
Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
Ability to work autonomously as well as collaborating as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to present to key stakeholders
Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
Experience and confident in managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously across multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions
Positive, motivated, proactive and adaptable, with a strong sense of ownership
Strong understanding of client relationship management and business development best practices
Strong ability to work under pressure and with changing work priorities
Able to delegate effectively and supervise junior team members
Able to use and interpret data to influence and inform decisions
Ability to work varying hours as needed
Requires the ability to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduled
Preferred
A marketing or business qualification preferred
Knowledge and experience of Litigation & Investigations preferred, but not essential
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
Company
BCLP
With approximately 1,200 lawyers in 32 offices across North America, Europe and the Middle East, BCLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Haislmaier
Partner
Laura Brank
Partner
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