Antitrust & Competition BD Leader — Global Strategy & Growth

Covington & Burling LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 279,000 - 356,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Job summary

Covington & Burling LLP seeks an senior-level Business Development Manager to drive global BD and marketing for the Antitrust & Competition practice. You will partner with the Director of BD for Litigation, practice leaders, and senior lawyers to shape strategy, client targeting, and external communications.

You will lead BD initiatives, coordinate with Marketing colleagues across offices, manage budgets, and mentor junior team members to deliver high-impact campaigns and client development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum of seven years in professional services marketing and business development, with leadership experience.
• Prior law firm BD experience supporting antitrust practices is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to influence senior attorneys.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and sound judgment with proactive approach.
• Strong project management and organizational skills under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with CRM, MS Office, and related marketing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of BD and marketing strategy for the antitrust practice with leadership and senior lawyers.
• Guide stakeholders and BD team to create clear, measurable business plans.
• Identify client opportunities aligned with strategic objectives; monitor market trends.
• Manage budgets for assigned practice areas and support quarterly strategy reviews.
• Develop and implement client development initiatives and cross-office collaborations.
• Lead responses to pitches, RFIs, and RFPs with the RFP team.
• Leverage market research to prepare for client meetings and opportunities.
• Strengthen existing client relationships and identify expanded engagement opportunities.
• Support lateral partner integration and client onboarding planning.
• Develop CLE and client-facing programs aligned with objectives.

Skills

Leadership & stakeholder management

Written & verbal communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Client relationship development

Mentoring junior team members

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Advanced degree (MBA/JD/related) preferred

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Covington & Burling LLP seeks an senior-level Business Development Manager to drive global BD and marketing for the Antitrust & Competition practice. You will partner with the Director of BD for Litigation, practice leaders, and senior lawyers to shape strategy, client targeting, and external communications.

You will lead BD initiatives, coordinate with Marketing colleagues across offices, manage budgets, and mentor junior team members to deliver high-impact campaigns and client development