Americas Global Client Pursuits Lead

Baker McKenzie International; Chicago, Dallas, Houston (IL, TX, TX); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Baker McKenzie in Chicago seeks a Manager, Global Client Pursuits, Americas, to lead strategic client pursuits across the Americas. You will partner with lawyers, BD professionals, and senior stakeholders to develop proposals, RFP responses, pitches, and client presentations.

You will coordinate cross-functional initiatives, mentor junior team members, and contribute to revenue growth and market expansion while translating complex legal concepts into clear content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, journalism, English, or related field.
• 5+ years in business development, pursuit management, proposal management, legal marketing, consulting, or professional services.
• Proven experience leading complex RFPs, pitches, competitive bids, and strategic pursuits.
• Excellent business writing, editing, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution of high-profile proposals, RFPs, panel reviews, pitches, and growth opportunities.
• Advise partners on competitive positioning, value propositions, win themes, and client-focused messaging.
• Develop and manage pursuit plans, timelines, and deliverables for successful execution.
• Facilitate strategy sessions, kick-offs, and pursuit workshops across offices and groups.
• Create and oversee compelling proposals, presentations, and executive summaries.

Skills

Pursuit management

Proposal management

Business development

Legal marketing

Stakeholder management

Business writing

Editing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

CRM

Proposal management tools

Job description

Baker McKenzie in Chicago seeks a Manager, Global Client Pursuits, Americas, to lead strategic client pursuits across the Americas. You will partner with lawyers, BD professionals, and senior stakeholders to develop proposals, RFP responses, pitches, and client presentations.

You will coordinate cross-functional initiatives, mentor junior team members, and contribute to revenue growth and market expansion while translating complex legal concepts into clear content.