Growth Marketing & BD Leader — Hybrid Senior

Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K

Medical, vision and dental coverage

Life insurance

FSAs and HSAs

Job summary

Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP is seeking a Senior Manager of Marketing and Business Development in Los Angeles, hybrid role with in-office requirements. You will lead the marketing team and partner with attorneys to translate strategy into programs, priorities, and measurable results.

You will guide day-to-day operations, manage budgets, and drive BD initiatives across practice groups, with travel to firm offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of marketing and business development experience in a law firm environment.
• 3+ years in a people management or team leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Strategic, high-energy thinker with a proven ability to execute and achieve results.
• Professionalism, resilience, and adaptability; ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with changing deadlines.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to influence without direct authority.
• Collaborative working style with senior attorneys and Firm leadership.
• Experience with research platforms, AI platforms, email marketing systems, and website software.
• Some travel to firm offices and events is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day activities of the marketing team with workflow, prioritization, resourcing, and deadlines.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members including goal-setting and feedback.
• Establish and refine team processes, tools, and best practices for efficiency and quality.
• Serve as primary contact for attorneys and practice group leaders on marketing needs.
• Partner with VP of Growth and Strategy to translate goals into deliverables.
• Manage marketing budget, vendors, and outside consultants.
• Oversee development and execution of BD plans aligned with branding.
• Facilitate practice group meetings, BD planning sessions, and cross-selling efforts.
• Develop regular reporting on team activity and results for leadership.
• Lead RFPs, pitches, and presentations with quality and timely delivery.
• Oversee directories and awards submissions and PR partnerships.
• Oversee events, sponsorships, and thought leadership activities.
• Ensure coordination with internal/external resources for BD plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Research platforms

AI platforms

Email marketing systems

Website software

Job description

Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP is seeking a Senior Manager of Marketing and Business Development in Los Angeles, hybrid role with in-office requirements. You will lead the marketing team and partner with attorneys to translate strategy into programs, priorities, and measurable results.

You will guide day-to-day operations, manage budgets, and drive BD initiatives across practice groups, with travel to firm offices as needed.