McGuireWoods

Manager, Business Development

McGuireWoods • $100K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; minimum five years in business development or marketing within a law firm or similar organization.
  • Experience in the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector is highly valued.
  • Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively.
  • Strong strategic thinking with a focus on branding and message consistency.
  • Self-starter with the ability to balance long-term goals with day-to-day execution.
  • Familiarity with knowledge management tools like Foundation is a plus.
  • Technologically proficient, with interest in leveraging AI technologies like Harvey and Copilot.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with attorneys on business plans and marketing strategies.
  • Drive initiatives in practice-specific areas, including events and client relationship management.
  • Lead business development activities for pitches, targeting, and RFP responses.
  • Develop marketing collateral and ensure consistent messaging across platforms.
  • Manage directory submissions and enhance the firm's visibility through thought leadership.
  • Oversee budget planning and forecasting for business development efforts.
  • Mentor and lead junior team members to develop their skills and professional growth.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a market-leading firm with a strong focus on Healthcare and Life Sciences.
  • Collaboration across multiple offices and practice areas, enhancing professional network.
  • Support and mentorship from seasoned professionals in the business development field.
  • Engagement in strategic initiatives that have tangible impacts on the firm's growth.
  • Access to innovative tools and technologies to enhance work efficiency.
Full Job Description
Overview

McGuireWoods has an opportunity for a self-driven leader to join its Business Development team as a Business Development Manager (BDM) in our Chicago, Richmond, New York, or DC office. This BDM role will support our market-leading Healthcare and Life Sciences practices to develop and execute clear strategies and business plans utilizing a wide range of marketing functions. The BDM serves as the primary point person to facilitate client opportunities with the lawyers, develop key messaging for better positioning in the market, and collaborate across departmental and geographic lines to identify leading revenue-generating opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the attorneys in assigned practice groups to develop business plans, marketing strategies and drive client targeting
  • Provide strategy for, and drive business development activities surrounding:
    • Business plans & practice specific initiatives
    • Conferences/seminars, webinars and receptions
    • Client relationship management/account management
    • Client opportunities (pitches and targeting, and RFP responses)
    • Developing and maintaining marketing collateral, bios and examples of representative experience
    • Directory submissions
    • External and internal visibility inclusive of thought leadership, blogs, profile series, etc.
    • Budget planning & forecasting
  • Serve as a mentor and team lead to junior colleagues


Qualifications

  • Requires Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of business development and/or marketing experience within a law firm, a comparable professional services organization or within the Healthcare and Life Sciences industry
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities; makes decisions and adapts to changing work environments in-house and for our clients
  • Strong project management experience inclusive of conferences and events
  • Strategic thinker who understands branding and consistency of message
  • Self-starter with the discipline required to balance long-term strategic vision with effective day-to-day implementation of strategy
  • Experience with Foundation (or other knowledge management tools) is desired
  • Technology-savvy; knowledge of relevant, existing software and ability to learn new programs
  • Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work

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About McGuireWoods

McGuireWoods LLP is a US-based international law firm. Their largest offices are in Richmond, Virginia, Charlotte, North Carolina and Chicago, Illinois.
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