The Manager Business Development works with partners to assist them in their efforts to generate increased business for the Firm through the development and implementation of the Firms global M&A practice plan and individual partner plans. The Manager will also have a similar role with respect to the Corporate Governance practice. This position has joint oversight of a coordinator who will assist with all development efforts.
The Manager is responsible for working with partners to tailor the positioning of these practices on a global and regional basis and carry the messaging through all channels. He/she collaborates with a working group of key partners and works with the Director of Marketing to create the annual practice plan from which biannual presentations will be given on progress achieved and other metrics. In addition the Manager is responsible for establishing the budget for the initiatives tracking progress of these initiatives and developing alternatives as budget or strategy changes. The scheduled hours for this position are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The incumbent may be required to work overtime depending on the needs of the practice area lawyers and business development department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Practice Development
Support worldwide partners in their effort to manage existing and develop new relationships with inhouse counsel investment bankers board members and other senior executives. Identify opportunities for implementing business development initiatives in this regard.
Keep track of referral sources and ensure communication lines remain open with these sources.
Work with the CRM database to support the analysis by monitoring and improving intelligence on the contacts on an ongoing basis.
Assist partners in preparing targeted presentations (pitch books short form brochures and deal sheets) in a manner that effectively communicates the Firms relevant experience and articulates clear reasons why the Firm should be retained.
Identify relevant transactional precedents by industry geography and type of transaction with emphasis on principal representations.
Work with the responsible partner to develop key messaging points.
Maintain a complete record of all pitches (of any type). Identify patterns of success and failures in presentations and increase utilization of best practices.
Work with partners and colleagues ensure timely updating of all marketing materials including practice and individual biography collateral with new deal information achievements and other relevant information.
Work with partners on the development of individual business plans. Help partners with their entrepreneurial activities and to focus efforts on the highest value opportunities. Create and periodically release an executive report which amalgamates information for review of the practice area managing partner. Assist the managing partner in his evaluation of the efforts.
Media
Proactively analyze league table information. Take efforts to optimize the Firms standings.
Ensure targeted and timely submissions to relevant legal and business publications as well as track and analyze practice rankings. Ensure positive results are leveraged across marketing channels (print digital social).
Knowledge Management
Take responsibility for the practice experience database used to track matter details. Draft compelling marketing descriptions which communicate unique aspects of the matter. Collaborate with worldwide staff to ensure nonEnglish marketing descriptions are updated.
Lead ongoing competitive intelligence research. Identify and report market trends to the broader group and to individuals as appropriate to their practice development interests.
Support lawyers responsible for building precedent collections. Contribute to the efforts of lawyers Library and IT departments to create effective taxonomies and technical systems.
Lead content aspects of client education conferences and in this capacity work with the Special Events department.
In addition responsibilities related to maintaining Firm and client information are to be adhered to by all employees. This includes complying with the Firms information security policies protecting Firm assets from unauthorized access disclosure modification destruction or interference and reporting security events or potential events or other security risks to management
Qualifications
Significant understanding of transactional terminology and processes as well as basic understanding of litigation terminology.
Familiarity with the competitive legal landscape and a vision for effectively marketing S&C within that market
An ability to reach agreed upon goals with limited supervision.
Excellent writing editing analytical research and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail. (A writing and editing test is required.
Proficiency in standard spreadsheet database word processing and presentation applications (e.g. Excel Access Word PowerPoint and SharePoint are pluses) as well as with a variety of online and new media information resources. Knowledge of any CRM system is also helpful. The Firm provides additional training in core software programs if needed to enhance skills and speed of work
An ability to handle timesensitive requests from multiple lawyers across time zones and to generate quality work product in a fastpaced environment. Excellent interpersonal skills; a confident professional manner that will come across easily and effectively with the Firms most senior lawyers and staff.
A commitment to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism that are the hallmarks of Sullivan & Cromwells legal practice.
Education and/or experience
Five or more years of experience working for an investment bank other financial institution or law firm.
Experience with communication at the Executive/Partner level.
BA or equivalent required; JD MBA or other applicable graduate degree is a plus.
Compensation The base salary range offered for this role will be between $150000 and $200000.
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