For the Chicago Office of a Sophisticated Mid-Sized Law Firm
Responsibilities include:
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Partner with practice and industry group leaders to develop and implement business development strategies aligned with group goals and firmwide priorities;
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Manage the creation, organization, and follow-up of new business pitches, proposals, and RFP responses from intake through final submission.
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Support business planning for practices, industries, firm initiatives, and individual attorneys, while serving as a key liaison to leadership and attending related meetings.
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Oversee core business development infrastructure, including experience tracking, relationship management tools, pipelines, and CRM systems.
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Help drive cross-selling efforts by identifying client needs, understanding attorney capabilities, and surfacing opportunities across practices.
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Collaborate on events, sponsorships, speaking opportunities, marketing collateral, directory submissions, awards, media relations coordination, and associate onboarding initiatives.
Qualifications include:
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5+ years of marketing and business development experience in a law firm or other professional services environment;
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Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree such as an MBA or JD is a plus;
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Strong understanding of legal services marketing, client relationship dynamics, and business development strategy within a law firm setting;
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Excellent writing skills, with demonstrated experience preparing concise and compelling pitches, proposals, and other business development communications;
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Strong verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with attorneys and senior stakeholders across the firm;
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Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment; experience with InterAction, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office preferred.
Salary: $130k-$150k
