Senior Manager â Intellectual Property Practice Area Support
Senior Manager â Intellectual Property Practice Area Support
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Job Description
THE FIRM
As a leading international law firm we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication collaboration and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For for 26 consecutive years. This honor along with many others highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP our foundation is made of trust reliability and compassion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Business & Practice Development Senior Manager will lead strategic operational and practice management initiatives in support of the firms Intellectual Property (IP) practice area including patent prosecution patent litigation trademark & copyright and technology & privacy groups. This role will collaborate closely with attorneys practice leaders and firm leadership to drive business development enhance client service delivery and support practice growth. The Senior Manager will also play a key role in aligning marketing business development and practice operations efforts with the firms broader strategic goals while ensuring the IP practice runs efficiently and effectively.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Lead and mentor a team supporting the IP practice across business development and practice operations.
Develop and implement strategic plans in partnership with practice leadership to drive growth and client engagement.
Serve as a liaison between the IP practice and administrative departments to support cross-functional initiatives.
Oversee pitches RFPs rankings submissions and marketing content including website tailored to IP services.
Manage IP-focused events CLEs sponsorships and thought leadership initiatives.
Ensure effective use of CRM experience databases and other tools to enhance client service and operational efficiency.
Monitor market trends and client developments to inform priorities.
Support practice operations including workload allocation knowledge management and experience tracking.
Partner on budgeting forecasting and performance analytics for the IP group.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree preferred; additional preference given to advanced degree or JD.
Minimum 68 years of experience in legal marketing business development or practice management preferably in an Am Law 100 firm or professional services environment.
Demonstrated experience managing people and leading cross-functional initiatives.
Strong understanding of IP legal services and market dynamics.
Excellent project management communication and analytical skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CRM and document management systems a plus.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal state or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law on the basis of race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting hiring and promoting practices.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.
Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact.
Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter search firm or employment agency you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
