Freshfields · 5 hours ago
US Business Development Manager - Dispute Resolution
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expFreshfields is a global law firm providing high-quality business law advice. The US Business Development Manager for Dispute Resolution will align and drive business development and marketing activities across the US, focusing on litigation and investigations practices, while collaborating with various teams to enhance client engagement and support strategic initiatives.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Help identify and respond to the specific challenges and opportunities for the US litigation and investigations practices
Identify strategies for new business opportunities by staying informed about clients' present and emerging needs and the issues and trends in their industries and by monitoring litigation alerts
Support and execute the US litigation and investigations marketing and business development strategy by being visible, credible and using strong influencing skills to engage the practice group or sectors in the strategy to advance business development activities effectively across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Create and manage compelling proposals and pitches to respond to fast turn-around bids, strategic panels, or other opportunities
Maintain the quality and accuracy of each practice’s collateral materials, experience lists, and related marketing resources
Produce and oversee US litigation and investigations specific content, campaigns, events and relevant directory and award submissions to increase engagement with key clients and enhance the personal brands of leading practitioners and the firm’s global reputation
Maintain a strong understanding of how AI tools, including Gen AI products, can be used to support and where appropriate automate horizon scanning, research and other functions of the role
Assist in managing and strategically deploy the US DR MBD budget
Mentor and guide junior colleagues on live work projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field
5-7+ years' experience working for a professional services firm with a particular focus on litigation
Familiarity with litigation databases and other resources like Bloomberg Law; Pacer; Courthouse News; West Monitor; and Law360
Strong emotional intelligence, independent thinking and execution, and sound judgment
Excellent collaboration skills, with a focus on building strong relationships internally and externally
Experience managing multiple stakeholders
Strong multi-tasking and project management skills and demonstrated capabilities to manage multiple deadlines, changing project criteria, and maintaining calm under pressure
Excellent written, presentation and oral communications skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and high expectations
Natural curiosity and dedication to learning; passion to grow into a well-rounded business development practitioner
Preferred
Experience with GenerativeAI tools is a plus, but not required
Company
Freshfields
Freshfields is a global firm with over 280 years’ experience of anticipating change, setting new standards and shaping the future of law.
5001-10000 employees
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Boris Feldman
Head of U.S. Technology Practice
Gil Perez
Global Chief Innovation Officer
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