Associate Director of Litigation Marketing - Business Litigation

Ladders; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders seeks an Associate Director of Litigation Marketing to lead go-to-market strategy for a business litigation practice in Chicago. You will translate plans into briefs, buyer-focused content, and high-impact pitch materials, partnering with leadership and insights teams to drive measurable ROI.

This role oversees budget recommendations, mentors a marketing team, and ensures disciplined, strategic execution aligned with enterprise objectives and client needs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of marketing or business development experience.
• 4+ years of management experience, preferably at a senior level.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and iManage.
• Experience in professional services or B2B marketing.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as needed.
• Prior legal industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate marketing plans into detailed briefs for campaign strategy.
• Consult on buyer profiles for the insights team.
• Direct strategy for practice-building initiatives and materials.
• Partner with leaders to align business unit priorities with enterprise strategies.
• Define personalization triggers and content for target buyers.
• Oversee the business unit-specific marketing budget and ROI recommendations.
• Lead strategy for complex pitches and proposals.
• Consult with insights and optimization teams on strategic marketing shifts.
• Supervise and mentor direct reports, ensuring policy compliance.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Team leadership

Business development

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Associate Director of Litigation Marketing - Business Litigation to join the team of a leader in the Legal & Accounting space.

This role will drive go-to-market marketing strategy for a business litigation practice, translating broader plans into actionable briefs, buyer-focused content, and high-impact pitch materials. The Associate Director will partner closely with practice leadership, insights, and optimization teams to align priorities, strengthen personalization, and support growth initiatives across the business. This position also oversees budget recommendations, manages a team, and helps ensure marketing efforts are executed with discipline, consistency, and measurable ROI.

Location: Chicago, IL - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $225,000 – $275,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead translation of marketing plans into detailed briefs for campaign strategy
• Consult on buyer profiles for the insights team
• Direct strategy for practice-building initiatives and materials
• Partner with leaders to ensure business unit priorities align with enterprise strategies
• Define personalization triggers and content for target buyers
• Oversee the business unit-specific marketing budget and ROI recommendations
• Lead strategy for complex pitches and proposals
• Consult with insights and optimization teams on strategic marketing shifts
• Supervise and mentor direct reports, ensuring compliance with policies

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant marketing or business development experience
• 4+ years of management experience, preferably at a senior level
• Bachelor's degree required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and iManage
• Experience in professional services or B2B marketing
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as needed
• Prior legal industry experience preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
• Firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 25 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits
• Backup care for children and adults

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.