Senior Manager, Business Development

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth by writing and implementing strategic business plans and identifying target opportunities.
• Lead the delivery of high-impact business pitches, suggesting go-to-market approaches and positioning the firm to win.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team of junior business development professionals.
• Partner with practice leaders to oversee target list management, thought leadership opportunities, and client events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, communications, technology, and recruiting on special projects.
• Oversee experience management, marketing collateral creation, and the maintenance of attorney biographies and web content.
• Provide business development coaching to lawyers at all levels through group and individual sessions.
• Monitor market intelligence and the competitive landscape to act as a strategic resource for office and practice leaders.

Requirements

• University degree.
• 8+ years of professional services experience (legal industry experience preferred).
• 2+ years of direct team management experience.
• Proven experience in strategic business development planning and pitching.
• Exceptional professional interpersonal skills and executive presence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong project management, time management, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of litigation practices and areas of law.
• Experience working within a high-pressure law firm environment with shifting priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation range of $220,000 – $240,000.
• 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 transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.