Gibson Dunn · 23 hours ago
Manager, Business Development - Litigation
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expGibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant disputes and transactions. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving business development and visibility initiatives for assigned litigation practices, working closely with practice leaders and marketing teams to execute key initiatives and support business objectives.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Leading the overall business development and marketing efforts for a select group of litigation practices, as well as providing support for individual partner business objectives
Leading and overseeing preparation of pitches, RFPs (with RFP team) and other client facing materials including leading strategy sessions, internal debriefs and tracking outcomes
Spearheading the drafting and maintaining of practice-specific marketing materials and collateral including the collection of relevant matters
Supporting the practice's key client efforts and work with colleagues to ensure the identification, development, and growth of high-value clients
Collaborating with functional managers on relevant visibility and speaking opportunities, communications, recognition, directory participation and digital marketing initiatives
Planning and overseeing seminars, events (with the events team), and other targeted marketing activities
Acting as a lead on additional related projects within the Department or Firm as assigned
Managing a direct report and contribute to development and advancement of the early tenure marketing team members
Staying current on market intelligence, as a tool to support individual pitch efforts and practice area or region strategic projects
Qualification
Required
Understanding of the needs and expectations of law firms and the ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities and many constituents
Exceptional professional interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills
Strong project management and time management skills
Detail oriented and creative problem-solving skills
University degree
5-7 years of experience in professional services, legal preferred
Exceptional professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with lawyers at varying levels including firm leadership
Exceptional in Microsoft office (Outlook, Excel, Word PowerPoint)
Preferred
2+ years of team management experience preferred
Experience with strategic business development planning and pitching, with litigation and regulatory practice knowledge preferred
Benefits
Health care
Retirement benefits
Paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
Parental leave
Basic life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Discretionary, performance-based bonuses
Company
Gibson Dunn
Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lawrence Baxter
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Michael Herrick
Chief Financial Officer
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