BD Strategy Lead, Disputes - Parental Leave & 401(k)

White & Case LLP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

White & Case LLP is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Development for Disputes with a focus on Competition/Antitrust. You will translate strategy into executable BD programs, support partners, and lead multidisciplinary teams to engage clients and grow market presence.

The role emphasizes advising leadership, shaping client planning, and driving improvements in BD delivery across Washington DC, Los Angeles, or Silicon Valley offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Substantial experience delivering and managing BD activities with leadership input.
• Recognized expertise in BD disciplines (pitching, client planning, market positioning).
• Proven experience leading projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement BD process improvements.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of market and client dynamics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and judgment skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute client and BD strategies aligned with priorities.
• Analyze market, client, and competitor data to identify growth opportunities.
• Advise partners on client planning, segmentation and relationships.
• Oversee preparation of pitches, proposals and client presentations.
• Collaborate with marketing to raise practice group profile and reach.
• Lead cross-functional teams, manage projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Mentor BD team members and drive performance in initiatives.
• Monitor BD initiatives using data-driven KPIs and continuous improvement.

Skills

BD strategy

Pitching & proposals

Cross-functional leadership

Market intelligence

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

White & Case LLP is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Development for Disputes with a focus on Competition/Antitrust. You will translate strategy into executable BD programs, support partners, and lead multidisciplinary teams to engage clients and grow market presence.

The role emphasizes advising leadership, shaping client planning, and driving improvements in BD delivery across Washington DC, Los Angeles, or Silicon Valley offices.