Business Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead overall business development and marketing efforts for select litigation practices, including Class Actions and Commercial Litigation.
• Oversee the preparation of pitches, RFPs, and client-facing materials, including leading strategy sessions and tracking outcomes.
• Spearhead the drafting and maintenance of practice-specific marketing materials and collateral.
• Support key client efforts to identify, develop, and grow high-value relationships.
• Collaborate with functional managers on visibility initiatives, such as speaking opportunities, communications, and digital marketing.
• Plan and oversee seminars, events, and other targeted marketing activities.
• Manage a direct report and contribute to the development of early-tenure marketing team members.
• Monitor market intelligence to support strategic projects and individual pitch efforts.

Requirements

• University degree.
• 5-7 years of experience in professional services (legal experience preferred).
• Strong communication and professional interpersonal skills.
• Proven project management and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively in an environment with shifting priorities and multiple constituents.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of team management experience.
• Experience with strategic business development planning and pitching.
• Knowledge of litigation and regulatory practices.

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation range ($175,000 – $185,000).
• Comprehensive health care and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation.
• Parental leave and basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

About the Company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant disputes and transactions. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.