Requisition Number: 2022-01-01330-0167-001
Job Title: Manager, Business Development
City: New York
State: NY
Shift: Monday-Friday; 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Hours: 35
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has more than 1,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe. Cross-border finance, banking and bank regulation, mergers and acquisitions, securities issuance and regulation, project and asset based finance, real estate, asset management, joint ventures, taxation, litigation and dispute resolution are important aspects of the Firm’s practice.
The Manager, Business Development is responsible for working with Business Development Directors to support strategic plans and objectives for selected practice groups, client/industry groups, and Partners. This role manages relationships and serves as a resource assisting with related communications, administration, research and reporting, marketing communications, coordination of projects, and leads implementation efforts of strategic plans to ensure successful growth and consistency regarding the Firm’s key business initiatives.
Responsibilities/Duties
Collaborate with the Business Development team, Partners, and select practice and industry groups in implementing business devlopment strategies and action plans
Support Business Development Operations with presentation development, pitches and responses to RFPs for new business
Provide competitive intelligence reports and analysis of and related to clients and potential clients
Work with Buisness Development team members and partners to prepare and maintain up-to-date practice descriptions, capability statements, engagement lists and other business development materials
Manage and oversee the development and writing of marketing materials; assist Attorney’s with market research, copywriting, editing of materials
Assist in managing and maintaining the Firm's engagement database and maintain deals and case experience across other channels
Manage and oversee practice and client events, independently or collaboratively, including strategically developing agendas and panels with partners, working with speakers and implementing/overseeing logistics
Coordinate the development, maintenance and production of marketing brochures, experience lists, and other materials promoting the Firm’s practices and Partners both in print and on the Firm’s website
Prepare or oversee preparation and management of directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories and publications
Assist Partners and other firm administrative departments in the preparation of internal presentations and varied practice management duties
Work with the Director and the Firm’s public relations resources to support public relations efforts including key corporate events, such as speaking engagements, business association networking, writing opportunities, and media events
Assist Senior Team members to coordinate, support and maintain Business Development Operations and systems including the Firm’s databases, website and related applications
Assist with projects and initiatives and perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Global Business Development
Required Skills
Minimum 2 to 4 years of demonstrated experience in marketing in a law firm environment managing teams and complex projects
Experience cultivating and managing client relationships
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment working with Partners, multiple seniority levels and departments
Ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy and discretion
Ability to proactively identify and analyze problems, develop solutions and deliver results
Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong project management and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment
Strong attention to detail
Flexibility to adapt to all work situations and work varied hours
Ability to make decisions and remain calm under pressure
Preferred Skills
Experience working on an industry focused business development initiative is a plus
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required preferably in marketing, communications or English
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