Sectors & Clients Manager Media, Sports & Entertainment

DLA Piper; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper in Washington, DC seeks a Marketing & Business Development Manager for the Sports, Media & Entertainment Sector to drive strategic growth initiatives. You will partner with sector leadership, lawyers, and firmwide teams to identify, develop, and pursue business development opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and advance go-to-market strategies.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on execution for pursuits, client targeting,

Qualifications

• Experience in business development in legal or professional services.
• Ability to lead strategic growth initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue business development opportunities for the Sports, Media & Entertainment sector.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with sector leadership, lawyers, and firmwide Marketing & Business Development teams.
• Drive go‑to‑market strategies, client targeting, thought leadership campaigns, sponsorships, events and client development initiatives.

Skills

Business development

Strategic planning

Relationship management

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

The Marketing & Business Development Manager, Sports, Media & Entertainment Sector, plays a key leadership role driving strategic growth initiatives. This individual partners closely with sector leadership, lawyers, and firmwide Marketing & Business Development colleagues to identify, develop, and pursue business development opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and proactively drive go‑to‑market strategies that support sector growth and market positioning. This individual will lead cross‑functional collaboration, drive internal stakeholder engagement, and provide hands‑on execution support for strategic pursuits, client targeting, thought leadership campaigns, sponsorships, events and client development initiatives. The role requires a business development‑first mindset and experience in a legal or professional services environment.

Working closely with sector leadership, practice leaders, and business development teams, this individual will help drive the strategic priorities of the Sports, Media & Entertainment Sector through innovative business development initiatives, market‑facing programs, profile‑raising activities, and client engagement strategies. The successful candidate will possess strong business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across a global organization.