Marketing & Business Development Manager - Technology Sector

Hogan Lovells; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 136,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Hogan Lovells is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Manager to lead initiatives in the Technology sector. The role involves crafting comprehensive strategies to enhance client engagement and support market positioning. You will work collaboratively with global teams, manage a diverse team, and oversee essential marketing campaigns and events.

Ideal candidates will have over seven years of experience in marketing and business development, especially in legal or professional services, alongside relevant educational credentials.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience, preferably in legal or professional services.
• 1+ year of people management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the technology sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global marketing and business development strategy for the Technology sector.
• Manage a global team and oversee client engagement initiatives.
• Plan and execute marketing communications and events.

Skills

Strategic awareness

People management

Adaptability

Coaching ability

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Post-graduate qualifications (MBA)

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Marketing & Business Development Manager to lead the Technology sector. The successful candidate will work closely with global and local M&BD teams, the global Sector Head, leadership team, and key lawyers to develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and business development strategy that drives client engagement, strengthens market positioning, and supports long‑term growth of the sector and its closely aligned practices.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Collaborate with sector leadership, M&BD team, and others to design and execute a global strategy that aligns with firm objectives and strengthens market position in the Technology sector.
• Act as the M&BD lead expert for the global Technology team.
• Manage a global team, providing guidance, training, and professional development.

Pitching, Targeting & New Business Generation

• Lead pitch strategy for the sector, aligning with the sales transformation plan and global pitch coordination.
• Develop and manage responses to RFPs, pitches, and proposals tailored to client needs.
• Create and maintain a suite of standard targeting materials, including credential documents and experience database.

Marketing Campaigns, Profile Raising, and Thought Leadership

• Plan, create, and manage the implementation of marketing communications, including seminars and client events, CLE trainings, client‑facing materials, external conference attendance, and web and social media content.
• Lead on directory and award submissions for relevant rankings and publications.
• Support input coordination for sector‑specific thought leadership publications.
• Collaborate with the PR team to implement profile‑raising strategies for the sector and individual partners.

Events and Sponsorships

• Conceptualize and support client seminars, webinars, and other marketing events, managing materials, supporting vendor selection, developing client communications, and handling day‑of logistics and follow‑up reporting.
• Evaluate, coordinate, and execute sponsorships, negotiate agreements, and manage participation to maximize return on investment.
• Foster relationships with industry associations, leveraging sponsorships to drive client engagement.
• Work with sector heads and leadership team to plan internal meetings, retreats, and education sessions about the sector.

Business & Client Development

• Support the team on the portfolio of clients within the sector, including monitoring and analyzing client financial performance and internal review meetings.
• Conduct client feedback and support as client account manager for key clients.

Internal Communications and Knowledge Sharing

• Support sector working group efforts as M&BD lead and share best practices and processes across the global sector team.
• Maintain key M&BD resources, including the global intranet and hoganlovells.com, team lists, and master credential documents.
• Support M&BD leadership to promote our capabilities across the firm, including through global retreats, internal newsletters, conference calls, meetings, and the intranet.

Wider M&BD Projects

• Contribute to broader M&BD projects and assignments, as appropriate.
• Share best practices and processes across the global sector team.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Excellent strategic and commercial awareness, with a proactive mindset to help lawyers spot and capitalize on opportunities.
• Demonstrated people management capabilities.
• Pragmatic, diplomatic, and resourceful, with the ability to adapt quickly to different situations and personalities.
• Proven ability to motivate and coach Business Team members to support the firm’s M&BD goals.
• Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically and proactively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy, excellent writing skills, and an exacting attention to detail in all work products.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision.
• Experience working independently as well as within cross‑functional teams in a collaborative, professional environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.

Education, Certifications, and/Or Experience

• Seven (7)+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the legal or professional services industry.
• Knowledge of the technology sector is a plus.
• One (1)+ year(s) of people management experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in marketing, communications, or related field preferred.
• Post‑graduate qualifications (e.g., MBA) advantageous.

Working Hours

Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Must be flexible to work additional hours and travel occasionally. This position follows a hybrid schedule, with four days in the office and one day working remotely from home.

Compensation and Benefits

In Washington, D.C., the expected base salary range for this role is $136,000 to $199,000 per year. In New York, the expected base salary range for this role is $145,000 to $213,000 per year. In San Francisco, the expected base salary range for this role is $153,000 to $224,000 per year. In Silicon Valley, the expected base salary range for this role is $154,000 to $226,000 per year.

This range reflects a good‑faith estimate of pay at the time of posting; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications. The position is eligible for additional forms of compensation, which may include annual discretionary bonuses. Employees in this role are also eligible for benefits offered by the firm, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions, which currently include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; and paid time off. Please review the link for more information regarding employee benefits in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail].