Marketing and Business Development Manager- Corporate Finance & Securities

This position supports the business development and marketing efforts of assigned practice groups. The Marketing & Business Development Manager works closely with our Corporate Finance & Securities Practice Group Leaders and partners to execute the group’s business development and marketing goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned practice groups, providing support and guidance on business development and marketing needs.
• Partner with PGLs and partners to plan and carry out business development and marketing initiatives for the group.
• Identify prospective clients and new opportunities; support targeting efforts by tracking outreach, pursuits, and follow ups.
• Work with partners and BD colleagues to identify and support cross selling efforts across practices and offices.
• Draft, write, and customize pitches, proposals, RFP responses, and presentations, as well as manage process, timelines, and coordination.
• Maintain and update practice materials, experience lists, matter descriptions, client facing collateral, and other BD content.
• Prepare award, directory, and league table submissions, collaborating with partners.
• Work with Communications team on press releases, media placements, thought leadership opportunities, and related activities.
• Assess and coordinate sponsorships, memberships, speaking engagements, and conference participation to enhance visibility.
• Support planning and execution of practice related events including webinars, client programs, and receptions, and track outcomes.
• Assist with onboarding and business development support for lateral partners.
• Collaborate with colleagues across BD, Communications, Marketing Technology & Intelligence, and other business services functions to ensure cohesive support.
• May supervise a Business Development Coordinator, depending on group needs.
• Handle additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and edit persuasive, polished client facing content.
• Strong presence, poise, and confidence when working with partners and senior professionals; able to offer recommendations and move projects forward.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant business development or marketing experience in legal marketing, Capital Markets or Transactional practice space preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and committed to producing accurate, high quality work.