Strategic Client Development Leader

Dechert LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechert LLP seeks a Senior Client Development Manager to lead business development strategies for its financial restructuring and capital solutions lawyers, coordinating cross-practice marketing and branding efforts. The role builds client relationships, advises practice leaders, and drives client retention and expansion.

Reporting to the Global Director, Marketing and Client Development, Transactions, the position collaborates with Marketing, Research Services, Pricing, and Lateral Recruiting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 10+ years of professional services marketing and business development experience.
• Very strong written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to influence partners and drive execution.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain trusted client development relationships with practice group chairs and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with chairs to develop strategic marketing and business development plans with ROI tracking.
• Provide business development guidance based on client bases, markets, and competition.
• Develop client-facing pitch strategies and support RFPs, coordinating with Proposal team.
• Lead client development staff and coach them for performance and growth.
• Leverage AI tools and data analytics to enhance marketing outputs.

Skills

Leadership

Client development

Data analytics

Pitching

Research

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

AI tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Dechert LLP seeks a Senior Client Development Manager to lead business development strategies for its financial restructuring and capital solutions lawyers, coordinating cross-practice marketing and branding efforts. The role builds client relationships, advises practice leaders, and drives client retention and expansion.

Reporting to the Global Director, Marketing and Client Development, Transactions, the position collaborates with Marketing, Research Services, Pricing, and Lateral Recruiting