Senior Manager, BD – Disputes (Antitrust)

White & Case LLP; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

White & Case LLP seeks a Senior Manager, Business Development for Disputes–Competition/Antitrust to translate strategy into execution across the firm’s BD programs. You’ll guide client planning, market positioning, and cross‑functional collaboration with partners and leadership to drive growth and client engagement.

You will supervise pitches and proposals, lead BD initiatives, and help advance thought leadership, events, and external engagement to bolster market presence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of client and business development strategies in line with firm and practice group priorities.
• Analyze market, client, and competitor data to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic outreach.
• Advise partners and leadership on client planning, segmentation, and relationship management to maximize client value and retention.
• Oversee and manage the preparation of high-quality pitches, proposals, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with partners and BD teams to ensure submissions are compelling and aligned with strategy.
• Mentor BD team members, drive continuous improvement, and ensure high-impact execution.

Skills

BD strategy

Pitches & proposals

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Professional qualifications advantageous

Tools

PowerPoint

CRM software

Excel

Job description

White & Case LLP seeks a Senior Manager, Business Development for Disputes–Competition/Antitrust to translate strategy into execution across the firm’s BD programs. You’ll guide client planning, market positioning, and cross‑functional collaboration with partners and leadership to drive growth and client engagement.

You will supervise pitches and proposals, lead BD initiatives, and help advance thought leadership, events, and external engagement to bolster market presence.