Manager, Business Development

OverviewMcGuireWoods has an opportunity for a self-driven leader to join its Business Development team as a Business Development Manager (BDM) in our Chicago, Richmond, New York, or DC office. This BDM role will support our market-leading Healthcare and Life Sciences practices to develop and execute clear strategies and business plans utilizing a wide range of marketing functions. The BDM serves as the primary point person to facilitate client opportunities with the lawyers, develop key messaging for better positioning in the market, and collaborate across departmental and geographic lines to identify leading revenue-generating opportunities.McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the attorneys in assigned practice groups to develop business plans, marketing strategies and drive client targetingProvide strategy for, and drive business development activities surrounding: Business plans & practice specific initiativesConferences/seminars, webinars and receptionsClient relationship management/account managementClient opportunities (pitches and targeting, and RFP responses)Developing and maintaining marketing collateral, bios and examples of representative experienceDirectory submissionsExternal and internal visibility inclusive of thought leadership, blogs, profile series, etc.Budget planning & forecastingServe as a mentor and team lead to junior colleaguesQualificationsRequires Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of business development and/or marketing experience within a law firm, a comparable professional services organization or within the Healthcare and Life Sciences industryProven ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities; makes decisions and adapts to changing work environments in-house and for our clientsStrong project management experience inclusive of conferences and eventsStrategic thinker who understands branding and consistency of messageSelf-starter with the discipline required to balance long-term strategic vision with effective day-to-day implementation of strategyExperience with Foundation (or other knowledge management tools) is desiredTechnology-savvy; knowledge of relevant, existing software and ability to learn new programsInterest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact workHave more questions? Connect with a recruiter directly. #LI-KB1Job SummaryCategory: Marketing & Business DevelopmentPos. Type: Regular Full-TimeSalary - Minimum: USD $145,000.00Salary - Maximum: USD $217,400.00