Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to collaborate and build relationships with lawyers and staff at all levels.
Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed.
Business Development Manager - Litigation
H1: Join McGuireWoods as a Business Development Manager for Litigation
H2: Develop and Implement Strategies for High-Stakes Litigation Departments
Business Development Manager - Litigation: Job Description
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Job Title: Business Development Manager - Litigation
Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a law firm or professional services organization
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute business plans and marketing strategies for assigned practice groups
- Drive client targeting and identify revenue-generating opportunities
- Lead business development activities such as RFPs, pitches, and client relationship management
- Mentor and lead junior colleagues
- Manage multiple projects and adapt to changing work environments
- Plan and execute conferences, seminars, and other events
- Ensure consistency of branding and messaging
- Utilize knowledge management tools to enhance business development efforts
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development and/or marketing in a law firm or professional services organization
- Strong project management skills, including experience with conferences and events
- Strategic thinker with understanding of branding and messaging
- Self-starter with ability to balance long-term strategic vision and day-to-day implementation
- Familiarity with knowledge management tools, such as Foundation, preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational and project management skills
- Ability to collaborate and build relationships with lawyers and staff at all levels
- Independent worker with ability to also work well in a team
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed
Overview:
McGuireWoods, a leading global law firm established in 1834, is seeking a Business Development Manager for Litigation in its DC, Tysons, Richmond, Charlotte, and Houston offices. In this role, the BDM will work with high-stakes Litigation departments to develop and implement clear strategies and business plans using a variety of marketing functions. The BDM will also serve as the main point of contact for client opportunities, develop key messaging for better market positioning, and collaborate with other departments and offices to identify revenue-generating opportunities.
About McGuireWoods:
- Established in 1834, one of the world's leading law firms
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in recruitment, retention, and promotion of lawyers and staff
- Offers hybrid remote option for most employees for work-life balance
- Applicant Disclosures and Privacy Statement available for review
Join the McGuireWoods team as a Business Development Manager for Litigation and use your strategic thinking, project management, and relationship-building skills to drive growth and success for high-stakes Litigation departments. Apply now and become a part of our dynamic and diverse team!
