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Gibson Dunn · 1 day ago

Business Development Manager – Infrastructure & Projects

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$175K/yr - $185K/yr

5+ years exp

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving business development and visibility initiatives for the Infrastructure, Projects, Cleantech, and Data Center practices while managing one coordinator and collaborating with colleagues on strategic projects.

Law Practice

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead the overall business development and marketing efforts for assigned practices and/or regions as well as providing support for individual partner business objectives

Support the practice's key client efforts and work with colleagues to ensure the identification, development, and growth of high-value clients

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 deal lists and the collection of relevant matters as well as league table submissions

Lead relevant directory submissions and contribute to relevant industry award submissions

Collaborate with functional managers on relevant visibility and speaking opportunities, communications, recognition and digital marketing initiatives

Plan and oversee seminars, events (with the events team), and other targeted marketing activities

Act as a lead on additional related projects within the Department or Firm as assigned

Directly manage one coordinator as well as contribute the broader development and advancement of the early tenure marketing team members

Qualification

Business developmentStrategic planningProject managementMicrosoft OfficeTeam managementAI toolsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Exceptional professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with lawyers at varying levels including firm leadership

Strong written communication skills

Strong project management and time management skills

Solid understanding of the needs and expectations of law firms and the ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities and many constituents

Ability to work under pressure

Exceptional in Microsoft office (Outlook, Excel, Word PowerPoint)

Outstanding problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work outside business hours and occasional travel as needed

University degree

5-7 years of experience in professional services, legal preferred