Global Trade BD Manager for Law Firm Growth

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off (sick & vacation)

Parental leave

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in Washington, DC is seeking a Business Development Manager for the International Trade practice to drive growth, visibility, and strategic initiatives across sanctions, export enforcement, government contracts, and related areas.

You will lead pitches, RFPs, marketing collateral, and client-relationship programs, collaborating with partners and BD colleagues to position the firm for high-value opportunities and cross-practice initiatives.

Qualifications

• University degree.
• 5–7 years of experience in professional services, legal preferred.
• 2+ years of team management experience preferred.
• Experience with strategic business development planning and pitching, with litigation and regulatory practice knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall business development and marketing efforts for a select group of litigation practices.
• Lead and oversee preparation of pitches, RFPs and other client facing materials.
• Spearhead the drafting and maintaining of practice-specific marketing materials and collateral.
• Support the practice’s key client efforts and growth of high-value clients.
• Collaborate with managers on visibility and speaking opportunities, communications and digital marketing initiatives.
• Plan and oversee seminars, events, and other targeted marketing activities.
• Act as a lead on additional related projects within the Department or Firm.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in Washington, DC is seeking a Business Development Manager for the International Trade practice to drive growth, visibility, and strategic initiatives across sanctions, export enforcement, government contracts, and related areas.

You will lead pitches, RFPs, marketing collateral, and client-relationship programs, collaborating with partners and BD colleagues to position the firm for high-value opportunities and cross-practice initiatives.