Manager, Business Development

McGuireWoods LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote option

Excellent benefits

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team in New York, Chicago, Richmond, or DC offices. This position involves supporting the firm's Healthcare and Life Sciences practices by developing and executing business strategies.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, showcasing strong project management skills and a strategic mindset. The role offers a hybrid work option for a flexible work-life balance.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of experience in business development or marketing within a law firm.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities.
• Experience in using AI technology to enhance work efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys to develop business plans and strategies.
• Provide strategy for business development activities and manage client opportunities.
• Mentor junior colleagues and drive business development initiatives.

Skills

Business development experience

Project management

Strategic thinking

Technology-savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Foundation (knowledge management tools)

Job description

Overview

McGuireWoods has an opportunity for a self-driven leader to join its Business Development team as a Business Development Manager (BDM) in our Chicago, Richmond, New York, or DC office. This BDM role will support our market-leading Healthcare and Life Sciences practices to develop and execute clear strategies and business plans utilizing a wide range of marketing functions. The BDM serves as the primary point person to facilitate client opportunities with the lawyers, develop key messaging for better positioning in the market, and collaborate across departmental and geographic lines to identify leading revenue-generating opportunities.

Benefits

Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the attorneys in assigned practice groups to develop business plans, marketing strategies and drive client targeting
• Provide strategy for, and drive business development activities surrounding:
  • Business plans & practice specific initiatives
  • Conferences/seminars, webinars and receptions
  • Client relationship management/account management
  • Client opportunities (pitches and targeting, and RFP responses)
  • Developing and maintaining marketing collateral, bios and examples of representative experience
  • Directory submissions
  • External and internal visibility inclusive of thought leadership, blogs, profile series, etc.
  • Budget planning & forecasting
• Serve as a mentor and team lead to junior colleagues

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of business development and/or marketing experience within a law firm, a comparable professional services organization or within the Healthcare and Life Sciences industry
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities; makes decisions and adapts to changing work environments in-house and for our clients
• Strong project management experience inclusive of conferences and events
• Strategic thinker who understands branding and consistency of message
• Self-starter with the discipline required to balance long-term strategic vision with effective day-to-day implementation of strategy
• Experience with Foundation (or other knowledge management tools) is desired
• Technology-savvy; knowledge of relevant, existing software and ability to learn new programs
• Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work