Senior Manager, Business Development
Dentons US LLP
Senior Manager, Business Development
Chicago, IL, USNew York, NY, USWashington DC, DC, US
Mar 4, 2025
Dentons US LLP is recruiting for a Senior Manager, Business Development for its litigation practice and insurance sector. This position is expected to create and implement outside-the-box business development and marketing strategies to generate new client relationships, expand current client relationships, and enhance the brand recognition of these practices. This is a hybrid position that will come into the 3 days a week and work remotely 2 days.
**Responsibilities**
+ Work with partners and professionals to provide, create, prepare and coordinate sales proposals/pitches and responses to Requests for Proposals
+ Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of practice and industry expertise and client relationships to operate as a strategic advisor to department leadership, and litigation BD team members to grow firm business through marketing and strategic initiatives highlighting the firm’s work and offerings
+ Develop an annual budget for the practice and monitor and track marketing and BD expenditures for expense management purposes including review of expense requests
+ Conduct market analysis, industry and competitive intelligence research reports to generate and support business development opportunities
+ As the subject matter expert, generate content, create and maintain marketing materials, and work with communications team to identify and leverage public and media relations opportunities
+ Assist with the onboarding of new laterals, including the creation of biographies and work with the communications team on announcements
+ Support the development, publishing and promotion of thought leadership
+ Oversee the strategy, drafting and submission of Chambers USA and other rankings and directories submissions for the practices and attorneys
+ Generate ideas and work with events team to execute seminars, webinars and other client events
+ Develop high-level partnering relationships with industry associations and consultants to identify connections, speaking and conference presentation opportunities and sources of referral for practice group lawyers
+ Leverage marketing technology using tools and other knowledge management resources to increase prospect identification and internal information sharing
+ Other duties as may be assigned
**Experience & Qualifications**
+ 10+ years of business development experience in a professional services industry, with preference given to law firm experience
+ Minimum of five years’ supervisory/management experience required
+ Knowledge of core business development principles including client-facing communications, internal communications, public relations, seminar/event planning, branding, market research, competitive intelligence, credentials and RFP response preparation
+ Experience dealing with global marketing issues and sensitivities
+ Highly motivated self-starter who is able to handle a variety of projects that require tight deadlines
+ Proficient at making connections between people, issue-spotting, and possess a strong intellectual curiosity about the business of law
+ Highly organized and possess strong creative abilities and excellent writing skills, as well as the ability to think strategically and analytically
+ Able to work with higher levels of management in the firm and work well as part of a team
+ Legal training is a plus but not a requirement.
**Salary**
New York Only DOE: $190,000 - $220,000
Washington DC Only DOE: $175,000 - $210,000
Chicago Only DOE: $170,000 - $200,000
Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
_Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records._
_If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at dentonsusstaffrecruitment@dentons.com._
**About Dentons**
Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to engagement, culture and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com
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