Senior Client Growth and Marketing Strategy Lead

Dechert LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechert LLP in the United States seeks a Senior Client Development Manager to lead marketing and business development for the Product Liability/Mass Torts and National Security groups, collaborating with cross-practice teams to strengthen client retention and expansion.

You will guide strategy, manage budgets, develop data-driven campaigns, advise practice leaders, and coordinate awards, events, and client messaging to elevate the firm's brand and revenue in key sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or MBA strongly preferred.
• 9+ years marketing experience.
• Very strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to influence and advise partners.
• Experience mentoring and investing in the professional development of others.
• Strong knowledge of and familiarity with legal and business environments.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted client development and marketing adviser relationships with practice chairs and stakeholders.
• Develop annual strategic marketing and business development plans and budgets with ROI tracking.
• Create data-driven marketing campaigns aligned with strategic priorities.
• Provide business development guidance based on market dynamics and client needs.
• Lead strategy for awards and directories (Chambers, Legal 500, etc.).
• Develop client messaging and go-to-market plans; coach and support proposals and RFPs.

Skills

Marketing experience

Written and verbal communication

Relationship building

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Business development strategy

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

JD or MBA preferred

Job description

Dechert LLP in the United States seeks a Senior Client Development Manager to lead marketing and business development for the Product Liability/Mass Torts and National Security groups, collaborating with cross-practice teams to strengthen client retention and expansion.

You will guide strategy, manage budgets, develop data-driven campaigns, advise practice leaders, and coordinate awards, events, and client messaging to elevate the firm's brand and revenue in key sectors.