Senior Business Development Strategist – Global Litigation

Sidley Austin; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager to act as a liaison to the Global Litigation Practice, partnering with group leaders to drive business development and marketing initiatives. The role involves proposals, collateral management, and cross-training across practice teams.

You will monitor progress, support client programs, and help position the firm for growth through data-driven insights and coordinated marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of professional marketing or business development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, business/finance, or related field.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Consult with practice and industry leaders to develop marketing and client plans.
• Attend and contribute to group meetings and planning sessions.
• Analyze initiatives for ROI and repeatability.
• Identify opportunities using analytics, industry trends, and market data.
• Lead RFPs, pitches, and tailored responses to RFIs/RFPs.
• Manage submissions for rankings, awards, and surveys.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Business development

Proposal development

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or JD a plus

Tools

InterAction

OnePlace

Foundation

CapitalIQ

Mergermarket

Bloomberg

Refinitiv

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager to act as a liaison to the Global Litigation Practice, partnering with group leaders to drive business development and marketing initiatives. The role involves proposals, collateral management, and cross-training across practice teams.

You will monitor progress, support client programs, and help position the firm for growth through data-driven insights and coordinated marketing efforts.