Manager: Business Development and Marketing (Global Leveraged Finance & Private Capital)

Ambition; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to support its Chicago office. In this senior-level role, you will strategize initiatives to strengthen client relationships and identify growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal business development and the ability to manage multiple projects. This position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 to $170,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal business development preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are a must.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop marketing and business development plans.
• Conduct competitive research and analysis.
• Manage RFP responses and pitches.
• Oversee direct reports' performance and goals.

Skills

Strategic planning

Client relationship management

Market analysis

Research

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Consultant – Legal Business Development, Marketing & Communications | LL.M., International Law & Diplomacy

An Am Law top 50 firm is in search of a Business Development Manager to support the firm’s Global Leveraged Finance and Private Capital practices in their New York or Chicago office.

In this highly visible role, you will take the lead on strategizing and executing thought leadership initiatives, strengthening key client relationships, and identifying new opportunities to drive growth and enable lawyers to expand their influence in the market.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

Core Responsibilities

• Develop annual marketing and business development plans targeted towards thought-leadership platforms, communications, and client outreach;
• Conduct research and analysis and competitive intelligence-gathering in collaboration with other BD&M colleagues to facilitate the completion of profile-raising initiatives on behalf of the industry group;
• Oversee responses to RFPs, and pitch, presentation, and other opportunities for the industry group; and
• Manage processes for direct reports in relation to performance appraisals, annual compensation, goal setting, and performance counselling.

If this role sounds interesting to you, please directly apply or contact Nikhita Kumar for more information!

Qualifications & Seniority

• Senior level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Relevant functions: Marketing, Business Development, and Finance
• Industries: Legal Services, Marketing Services, and Professional Services

Note: This description reflects the role and responsibilities as described by the recruiter and does not include unrelated postings.