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Baker Botts · 1 day ago

Client Development Manager, Transactional

Syracuse-Auburn Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Baker Botts is a full-service, leading international law firm seeking a Client Development Manager for its Transactional practices. In this role, you will develop business development and marketing initiatives, work closely with lawyers and leadership, and create presentation materials and proposals for the firm's global Transactional practices.

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Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of strategic business development plans and track and report progress on goals

Prepare business development and marketing deliverables including pitch materials, formal RFP responses, brochures, thought leadership pieces, invitations, website content and other bespoke marketing materials

Play a key role in supporting our digital infrastructure initiative by identifying potential business development and marketing opportunities in this space and taking decisive action to exploit these opportunities

Oversee business development activities and initiatives for our real estate and international trade practices

Seek opportunities to enhance content while meeting client needs

Prepare survey/award submission responses and compile client references for publications such as Chambers, Legal 500 and Law 360

Track transactional experience to leverage for various marketing and business development purposes

Plan and execute client seminars and external events related to the promotion of the practices, handling all details through to post-event wrap-up

Assist with the organization of speaking opportunities and conference sponsorships and act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders around attendance and any necessary logistics

Collaborate with our competitive intelligence team on the production, analysis and dissemination of detailed client and industry research reports related to initiatives and client meetings

Maintain, update, and monitor digital marketing channels, including the firm’s internal website, event email marketing campaigns, ensuring content is engaging, accurate, and timely

Coordinate internal communications related to marketing initiatives to ensure attorneys and staff are informed, engaged, and collaborating. (e.g.: event announcements, internal presentations, etc.); promote knowledge sharing across teams and departments

Assist with the creation and maintenance of marketing collateral libraries (e.g., presentations, bios, practice descriptions, case studies, templates), ensuring content is current, consistently formatted, and consistent with brand standards

Collaborate with attorneys and practice leaders to identify marketing opportunities that reflect the firm’s needs and goals

Assist with regular reporting of ongoing transactional practice metrics and aid in budget management

Support other business development initiatives and special projects as directed

Qualification

Business DevelopmentMarketing InitiativesPresentation SkillsClient Relationship ManagementDigital MarketingTeam CollaborationTechnical ProficiencyEvent PlanningAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMentoringFlexibilityCreative Problem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field is required

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience; relevant experience in business development/marketing for a law firm or professional services firm preferred

Ability to strategize effectively, plan and collaboratively execute business development and marketing initiatives

A collaborative, team-focused, positive attitude

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with lawyers comfortably

Attention to detail and strong organizational and prioritization skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing demands

Ability to present creative solutions to issues as they arise

Ability to mentor, coach, and develop junior staff and foster a positive and inclusive team environment

Flexibility to work occasional overtime or travel for events/conferences

Must possess strong technical proficiency in software including MS Office (particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Word)