Strategic BD Leader - Employment & Compensation

Baker McKenzie; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker McKenzie in San Francisco seeks a Business Development Manager for Employment & Compensation to lead North America strategy, drive client retention, and grow the E&C practice. You will collaborate with Partners and the BD team to manage events, campaigns, and client-facing materials.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, proposal development, and strategic planning to enhance the firm’s profile across key markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or related field.
• Proven experience in business development, marketing, or professional services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with conflict resolution.
• Ability to develop strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Set NA E&C strategy and oversee events for North America.
• Develop campaigns to strengthen the E&C Practice Group's reputation in key markets.
• Identify new business opportunities and cross-sell with other teams.
• Collaborate on proposals, tender responses, and targeted written submissions with partners.
• Maintain marketing collateral and update client-facing materials.

Skills

Business Development

Marketing

Relationship Management

Leadership

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business

Job description

Baker McKenzie in San Francisco seeks a Business Development Manager for Employment & Compensation to lead North America strategy, drive client retention, and grow the E&C practice. You will collaborate with Partners and the BD team to manage events, campaigns, and client-facing materials.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, proposal development, and strategic planning to enhance the firm’s profile across key markets.