Legal Staff Marketing in Reston, VA

Law Firm

Reston, VA

Legal Staff Marketing in Reston, VA

Legal Staff

Min 8 yrs required

No

Job Title: Emerging Growth & Venture Capital - Business Development & Marketing Director

Job Responsibilities:
- Lead a team to identify new opportunities, expand key client relationships, and develop strategic plans.
- Collaborate closely with the law firm's partners to implement strategic plans for the Emerging Growth and Venture Capital practice.
- Build and cultivate long-term relationships with entrepreneurs, executives, venture capital investment professionals, bankers, and thought leaders.
- Collaborate with attorneys to drive new client acquisition and expand existing venture capital client relationships.
- Advise current venture-backed clients on strategic growth initiatives, including financing needs, and connect them to relevant investors.
- Manage key client relationships and facilitate cross-collaborative opportunities globally.
- Create and maintain a network of venture capital investors and entrepreneurs.
- Identify and facilitate the creation of venture capital market thought leadership.
- Serve as an ambassador at major venture capital market programs and events.
- Support and attend high-level client events, sponsorships, and educational programs.
- Create actionable individual business development plans for selected partners.
- Lead and collaborate with other market-facing team members to increase connectivity and cross-collaboration within the venture capital ecosystem.
- Serve as an internal business development coach to the firm's attorneys.

Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Development, Marketing, Communications, Sales, or related commercial subjects.
- Other Education/Certifications: A Master's degree or JD is highly desirable.
- Minimum Years of Experience: 8 years of leadership experience in a business development/sales role, preferably from the private equity ecosystem or a law firm with a leading Emerging Growth/Venture Capital Practice.

Desired Skills:
- Strong understanding of the venture capital and public markets ecosystems.
- Knowledge of legal and professional services sectors within the venture capital and public markets ecosystems is highly desirable.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Strong judgment and ability to make independent decisions.
- Strategic awareness of business and commercial issues.
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Project management skills and aptitude for developing these skills.
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence others.
- High attention to detail, diligence, and understanding of client demands.
- Demonstrated composure in difficult situations.
- Ability to nurture and build a network of productive relationships.
- Discretion in handling delicate or confidential issues.
- Growth mindset.

Salary Information:
- The expected hiring range for this position is $240,282 - $339,144 per year, depending on the candidate’s geographic market location.
- Compensation will also depend on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.
- A comprehensive package of benefits is offered, including medical/dental/vision insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Essential Job Expectations:
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
- Produce deliverables and respond to correspondence efficiently.
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work products.
- Meet deadlines and perform work duties as required.
- Foster positive work relationships.
- Comply with all firm policies and practices.
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activities, including extended periods of computer work and virtual meetings.
- Work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Work Environment:
- The position may offer a hybrid work arrangement with remote and in-office work, determined in coordination with the hiring manager.

Disclaimer:
- This job description provides a concise statement of work elements and organizes information in a standardized way. It is not exhaustive and may be modified at the firm's discretion.
- The job duties, requirements, and expectations may change, and this description does not alter the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process:
- Applicants must apply directly online.

Accommodation:
- Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions and participate in the job selection process.

Additional Information:
- No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
- The law firm is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.