ArentFox Schiff · 1 day ago
Business Development Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$133K/yr - $183K/yr
6+ years expArentFox Schiff is an award-winning, globally recognized law firm that delivers sophisticated legal solutions to clients worldwide. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to support their Marketing department’s Litigation BD team, focusing on business development initiatives and strategies for key practices.
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Responsibilities
Create, develop, and present new marketing and business development initiatives and opportunities
Develop a deep knowledge of the firm’s attorneys, clients, experience, and capabilities and translate this knowledge into compelling value propositions for new business generation
Prepare standard and custom pitch materials; draft responses to RFPs; and assist with the development of business development presentations
Compile annual submissions to legal directories, award and ranking submissions, such as Chambers and Legal500
Track and research potential conferences and other thought leadership opportunities to help cross-sell the firm’s numerous practices and industries, and promote the firm’s brand in key markets
Work in conjunction with our dedicated events team to support all aspects of internal and external marketing events
Conduct competitive intelligence research and compile information regarding existing and prospective clients, competitor activity, and industry or market trends to aid in creating new business development opportunities
Draft and regularly update marketing content, including practice area descriptions, lawyer biographies, client presentations, and other materials as needed; maintain and regularly update the matter database(s) for assigned practice group(s)
This role manages one direct report – a Senior Business Development Coordinator who may be located in another office – and reports to a Senior Business Development Manager who is in another office. Contribute to the success of the full team by shifting responsibilities to ensure projects are completed to satisfaction and on time
Liaise and build relationships with other business service departments at the firm, including Finance, Conflicts, Diversity, Office of the General Counsel, and more to facilitate information gathering for RFPs and pitches
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Six (6) or more years of marketing experience with a law firm or professional services firm required
Strong understanding of the role of business development within a law firm environment required
Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with attorneys, professional staff, team members, client development executives, other law firm administrative departments, and others
Advanced project management and organizational skills, including attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressure
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, as well as solid judgment and decision-making abilities
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Business, Communications or Marketing related concentration preferred
Prior experience supporting Automotive and/or Litigation practices preferred
Experience with CRMs, content management systems, and proposal generation tools a plus
Familiarity with various AI tools and best practices
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Profit-sharing
Generous paid time off
Flexible reimbursement account
Company
ArentFox Schiff
ArentFox Schiff is a law company that specializes in tax, real estate law, business strategies, litigation, and business compliance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stova Wong
Co Chief Technology Officer
Aaron Jacoby
Los Angeles Managing Partner
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