Law Firm
San Francisco, CA
Legal Staff Other in San Francisco, CA
Legal Staff
Min 5 yrs required
No
Job Title: Business Development Manager - Transactional
Job Responsibilities:
The Business Development Manager for the Transactional Practices at the law firm is responsible for supporting the Director of Business Development and collaborating with the global Marketing and Business Development Department. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting Directors of Business Development in implementing new initiatives using project management tools.
- Collaborating with other Business Services Departments such as Recruiting, Pricing, and Pro Bono on cross-team projects.
- Adopting change management strategies and maintaining key data to enhance attorney adoption of the firm's experience management system, Foundation.
- Leading working groups and special projects.
- Conducting strategic research on potential clients, competitors, and practice developments to identify business trends and opportunities.
- Supporting Practice Group and Go-To-Market or industry meetings, including agenda setting and presentations.
- Providing ad hoc support for positioning the firm’s strengths in the marketplace through thought leadership, rankings/awards, and pitches and proposals.
- Coordinating firm-hosted business development events, including receptions, client entertainment outings, substantive presentations, webinars, etc.
- Providing team coverage during periods of high volume across functional areas.
Process Monitoring and Improvement:
- Working with the Directors of Business Development to create, troubleshoot, and implement new processes and procedures.
- Supporting the Business Development Leadership to ensure department processes are documented for effective onboarding/training and knowledge transfer.
- Drafting and overseeing project plans with clearly defined deliverables and resource requirements.
- Monitoring the budget and providing support as needed.
- Supporting process-oriented projects for the firm’s systems including BDHub (CRM), Foundation, and the website.
Education and Experience Information:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a business development or marketing role.
Qualifications:
- Flexible, forward-thinking, proactive, energetic, and detail-oriented team player.
- Professional and approachable demeanor, with comfort and competence in dealing with senior lawyers and working collaboratively with other lawyers and business services colleagues.
- Excellent project management skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and execute multiple ongoing tasks under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Effective change management approach.
- "Team player" mentality with great collegiality and flexibility.
- Superior presentation, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Well-developed Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, and proficiency in contact relationship management databases such as Microsoft Dynamics.
Salary Information:
The law firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises based on individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in the comprehensive benefit program, which includes health and wellness plans, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, a profit-sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
Pay Transparency Range:
- New York: Full-time annualized salary range $150,000 - $180,000
- DC: Full-time annualized salary range $135,000 - $165,000
- LA: Full-time annualized salary range $135,000 - $180,000
- CHI: Full-time annualized salary range $130,000 - $160,000
The salary offer will depend on various factors, including relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Additional Information:
The law firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
The law firm prides itself on its cohesive culture, encompassing more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide, and seeks to attract and develop the best talent to work with them.
May 04, 2025
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