Marketing & Business Development Manager - Disputes

Responsibilities

• Work with California Disputes practice leaders and Office Managing Partners to develop, implement, and monitor M&BD goals, strategies, and budgets, with a focus on regional implications.
• Serve as a trusted adviser to California Disputes leadership, helping shape and implement business development priorities, market positioning strategies, and client growth initiatives.
• Provide strategic support to the U.S. Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Disputes team and regional support for environmental and IP disputes on priority business development and promotional initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate responses to RFPs, customized pitches, and business development presentations.
• Research existing and prospective clients, competitor activity, and industry and market trends to inform marketing plans, presentations, and proposals.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities with existing clients and facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration on client development matters.
• Support and execute client development plans for key clients, including identifying growth opportunities and coordinating cross-practice engagement.
• Coach lawyers on strategic business development and identify opportunities to drive inbound and outbound activity.
• Develop and execute targeted marketing and profile-raising campaigns aligned with practice and sector priorities.
• Create and maintain web and print collateral, including brochures, practice descriptions, lawyer biographies, news items, and authored articles.

Requirements

• Seven (7)+ years of relevant experience in marketing, business development, or communications.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Degree in marketing, communications or related field is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred

• One (1)+ years of people management experience preferred.
• Degree in marketing, communications or related field is preferred.
• Post-graduate qualifications advantageous.
• Experience with Salesforce, Foundation, InterAction, and marketing AI applications is helpful.
• Established knowledge of and experience in litigation or technology preferred.
• Experience managing budgets, reporting, and performance measurements preferred.

Benefits

• employees in this role are also eligible for benefits offered by the firm, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions, which currently include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; and paid time off.