Senior BD Director, Energy & Infrastructure

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in the United States seeks a Senior Business Development Associate Director for Energy & Infrastructure to drive revenue growth. The role partners with sector leaders to shape go-to-market strategy and convert opportunities into mandates.

You will lead a BD team, manage client relationships, develop proposals, and oversee industry events while aligning thought leadership with firm strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of marketing and business development experience in the Energy & Infrastructure sector.
• Deep understanding of technology clients’ needs.
• Strong client service approach and relationship management.
• Collaborative, fast-paced, results-driven mindset.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling abilities.
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Set BD priorities and plans with senior leadership; lead strategy development and execution.
• Drive revenue through client targeting, pipeline management, and key account programs.
• Oversee tailored proposals and pitches for energy-sector matters; collaborate across practices.
• Lead thought leadership and external positioning to showcase sector expertise.
• Oversee events, sponsorships, and industry engagement; translate insights into BD strategies.
• Define and track KPIs to measure progress against sector strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client development

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in the United States seeks a Senior Business Development Associate Director for Energy & Infrastructure to drive revenue growth. The role partners with sector leaders to shape go-to-market strategy and convert opportunities into mandates.

You will lead a BD team, manage client relationships, develop proposals, and oversee industry events while aligning thought leadership with firm strategy.