Senior BD Leader, Disputes & Growth

White & Case LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

White & Case LLP is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Development for the Disputes practice with a focus on Competition/Antitrust. The role requires translating strategy into execution, leading BD initiatives, and supporting partners with market insights to grow client engagement and revenue.

The Senior Manager will manage pitches, proposals, and thought leadership, collaborating with partners and cross-functional teams to ensure high-impact outcomes and alignment with firm priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; relevant professional qualifications an advantage.
• Substantial experience delivering and managing BD activities within a professional services environment.
• Recognized expertise in BD disciplines (pitching, client planning, market positioning).
• Proven experience leading projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and client cultivation in line with firm priorities.
• Oversee and manage tailored pitches, proposals, and client presentations.
• Develop thought leadership, market positioning, and external engagement strategies.
• Collaborate across BD, practice groups, industry teams and other services.
• Lead and mentor BD team members, ensuring high performance.

Skills

BD leadership

Strategic planning

Pitching & proposals

Client planning & market positioning

Cross-functional coordination

Process improvement

Commercial acumen

Analytical & problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

White & Case LLP is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Development for the Disputes practice with a focus on Competition/Antitrust. The role requires translating strategy into execution, leading BD initiatives, and supporting partners with market insights to grow client engagement and revenue.

The Senior Manager will manage pitches, proposals, and thought leadership, collaborating with partners and cross-functional teams to ensure high-impact outcomes and alignment with firm priorities.