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Gibson Dunn · 22 hours ago

Manager, Business Development - Bankruptcy and Finance

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, 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 Manager, Business Development will drive business development initiatives for the Bankruptcy, Finance, Derivatives, and Private Credit practices, leading efforts in client development and marketing strategies.

Law Practice

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

Lead relevant directory submissions and contribute to relevant industry award submissions

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

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

Lead and oversee preparation of pitches, RFPs (with RFP team support) 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

Support client development initiatives and cross-practice efforts, collaborating with colleagues to help identify and advance priority client opportunities and firmwide initiatives as the practices evolve

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

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

Qualification

Business DevelopmentProject ManagementTeam ManagementMicrosoft OfficeLegal Industry KnowledgeStrategic PlanningAI Tools FamiliarityCritical ThinkingCommunication SkillsTime Management

Required

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

Strong written communication, project, 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 critical thinking skills and 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