Business Development Manager (Funds/Tax)

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager in the Marketing department to support the Funds and Tax practices. The role reports to the Senior Business Development Manager and offers hybrid work in Dallas, New York, or Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate will have a background in funds industry, strong client service orientation, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, while mentoring colleagues and driving improvements across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in marketing or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years of people or project management responsibility.
• Prior experience working with transactional advisors.
• Familiarity with AI platforms.
• Strong financial and research capability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with strong writing and editing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and implementation of Funds and Tax practice growth strategy.
• Manage pitches, proposals, RFPs, presentations and related research.
• Research and drive client growth opportunities with firm research and market intelligence.
• Maintain and accuracy of the experience database.
• Manage client targeting initiatives.
• Write and maintain marketing collateral, including web content and bios.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development on cross-selling across practices.
• Facilitate internal communications and knowledge sharing.
• Assist with lateral partner integration.
• Respond to industry awards, surveys and directories.
• Monitor market, client and competitor trends and disseminate actionable information.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship

Written communication

Team leadership

Research & analysis

Marketing coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (JD or MBA)

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Dallas, New York or Washington, DC

Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

FLSA: Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Business Development Manager, in the Marketing department, supporting the Funds and Tax practices and reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager.

The role can reside in the Dallas, New York or Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities. The Business Development Manager is expected to have knowledge of the funds industry and develop a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses. The ideal Business Development Manager is a creative thinker with strong written and verbal communications skills. They should have a client service-oriented approach, attention to detail, intellectually curiosity, and works well in teams and autonomously. The Business Development Manager must be organized, demonstrate strong follow-through, and be proactive. They need to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, and work well in a fast-paced environment. The Business Development Manager is expected to serve as a positive role model and mentor, and to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm’s attorneys, advisors and staff, efficient and effective departmental operations, and an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Funds and Tax practice’s growth strategy.
• Manage pitches, proposals, RFPs and presentations, and related research and follow-through.
• Research, analyze and drive the strategy on client growth opportunities, in collaboration with firm’s research team and market intelligence analyst.
• Assist with collection, maintenance and accuracy of our experience database.
• Manage client targeting initiatives.
• Write and maintain marketing collateral, including web content, pitch books, attorney biographies and other marketing assets.
• Collaborate with other members of the Marketing and Business Development team to facilitate information-sharing and cross-selling among practices.
• Facilitate internal communications and knowledge sharing among team members and across the firm.
• Assist with lateral partner integration.
• Respond to various industry awards, surveys and directories.
• Keep apprised of market, client and competitor trends, and disseminate information on key developments and actionable information as appropriate.Evaluate and coordinate speaking and other visibility efforts.
• Assist with event execution.

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a marketing-related field. Advanced degree, JD or MBA a plus.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years of people or project management responsibility.
• Prior experience working with transactional advisors.
• Familiarity and experience with AI platforms.
• Strong financial and research capability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong writing and editing skills.Strong work ethic and service orientation.
• Strong critical thinking and sense of discretion.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload, work independently and as a member of teams, and complete tasks under time pressure as necessary.
• Poise, tact and professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts.
• Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are essential.
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems.

• The anticipated base salary range for this position in New York and Washington, DC is $150,000 to $200,000.
• Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package.
• Full range of health and other insurance benefits.
• Financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility).
• Discretionary bonus.
• Various paid time off benefits.
• Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here.