About this role
The firm is seeking a dynamic Marketing & Business Development Manager to help drive the growth and market profile of its global Technology sector. Working closely with the Sector Head, sector leadership, partners, and colleagues across the global Marketing & Business Development function, this individual will play a key role in shaping and executing initiatives that deepen client relationships, strengthen the firm's position in the market, and support the sector's strategic objectives.
This is a highly visible and collaborative role that sits at the intersection of business development, marketing, client engagement, and thought leadership. The successful candidate will lead and manage a broad range of initiatives, including strategic client targeting, pitching and pursuits, profile-raising campaigns, thought leadership programs, industry conferences and events, and cross-practice growth opportunities. The role offers the opportunity to work across some of the most innovative and rapidly evolving areas of the global technology industry.
Reporting to the Senior Marketing and Business Development Manager for Sectors, the ideal candidate will be a proactive relationship-builder who can connect opportunities across teams, practices, and markets, translating industry trends and client needs into impactful business development and marketing initiatives. Success in this role requires strong project management and communication skills, commercial acumen, intellectual curiosity about the technology sector, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment while building trust and credibility with partners, lawyers, and colleagues around the world.
Key responsibilities
- Partner with Technology sector leadership and the sector M&BD team to develop and execute strategic business development and marketing plans that support Technology sector growth and firm priorities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Technology sector leaders, providing market intelligence, strategic recommendations, and business development support.
- Support the development and mentoring of junior team members.
- Manage and coordinate sector pitches, proposals, and RFP responses, ensuring high-quality, strategic positioning, compelling messaging, and high-quality deliverables.
- Identify and evaluate market opportunities, emerging trends, and priority client targets to support revenue growth.
- Develop and maintain sector resources, credentials, experience databases, and client-facing marketing materials.
- Collaborate with lawyers and M&BD colleagues on cross-practice and cross-sector business development opportunities.
- Manage integrated marketing and communications initiatives for the Technology sector, including thought leadership, client-facing content, industry insights, and legal directory and award submissions, to enhance market visibility, reputation, and client engagement.
- Oversee the coordination and execution of client events, webinars, roundtables, key Technology industry conferences, sponsorships, and association activities to enhance market visibility, strengthen client relationships, and support business development objectives.
- Advance strategic client development initiatives by conducting client and market analysis, identifying growth opportunities, contributing to account planning, and tracking business development activity, pipeline performance, and key sector metrics.
- Support sector working groups and facilitate communication and knowledge sharing across the global Technology sector team.
- Contribute to sector and firmwide M&BD projects, identifying opportunities for process improvement and sharing best practices.
Qualifications
SKILLS, ABILITIES & CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent level of strategic and commercial awareness, with proactive mindset to help our lawyers spot and capitalize on opportunities.
- Pragmatic, diplomatic, and resourceful, with the ability to adapt quickly to different situations and personalities.
- Proven ability to motivate and coach team members to support the firm's M&BD goals.
- Committed to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and development of others.
- Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically and proactively.
- Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy, excellent writing skills, and an exact attention to detail in all work products.
- Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects.
- Experience of working independently, as well as within cross-functional teams in a collaborative, professional environment.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Five (5) + years of relevant experience in business development, marketing, communications, and/or proposals within a legal or similar professional services environment required.
- Experience supporting technology-related clients, practices, or sectors desirable.
- Bachelor's degree required; Degree in marketing, communications or related field is preferred
- Post-graduate qualifications advantageous or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Must be flexible to work additional hours and travel occasionally. This position follows a hybrid schedule, with four days in the office and one day working remotely from home.
In Washington, D.C., the expected base salary range for this role is $136,000 to $199,000 per year.
In New York, the expected base salary range for this role is $145,000 to $213,000 per year.
In Boston, the expected base salary range for this role is $137,000 to $185,000 per year.
This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.
