Marketing & Business Development Manager at Milbank LLP | New York, USA

Milbank LLP

Marketing & Business Development Manager

New York, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expOther

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive marketing and BD support for the Corporate Finance & Securities practice, coordinating with partners to win engagements and raise visibility.

Own creation and coordination of pitches, proposals, and client materials for assigned groups
Must-have: 5–7 years in legal BD/marketing with strong writing and project management
Standout: Experience aligning BD with communications and cross‑practice opportunities

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned practice groups, providing support and guidance on business development and marketing needs.
Partner with PGLs and partners to plan and carry out business development and marketing initiatives for the group.
Identify prospective clients and new opportunities; support targeting efforts by tracking outreach, pursuits, and follow‑ups.
Work with partners and BD colleagues to identify and support cross‑selling efforts across practices and offices.
Draft, write, and customize pitches, proposals, RFP responses, and presentations, as well as manage process, timelines, and coordination.
Maintain and update practice materials, experience lists, matter descriptions, client‑facing collateral, and other BD content. Prepare award, directory, and league table submissions, collaborating with partners and the Communications team.
Work with Communications team on press releases, media placements, thought‑leadership opportunities, and related activities.
Assess and coordinate sponsorships, memberships, speaking engagements, and conference participation to enhance visibility.
Support planning and execution of practice‑related events including webinars, client programs, and receptions, and track outcomes.
Assist with onboarding and business development support for lateral partners.Collaborate with colleagues across BD, Communications, Recruiting, and other business services functions to ensure cohesive support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and edit persuasive, polished client‑facing content.
Strong presence, poise, and confidence when working with partners and senior professionals; able to offer recommendations and move projects forward.
Excellent project‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
Minimum 5–7 years of relevant business development or marketing experience in legal marketing, Litigation practice space preferred
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and committed to producing accurate, high‑quality work.

Milbank LLP

Milbank is a premier international law firm handling high-profile, complex cases and business transactions through 11 offices worldwide. Our offices work together on an integrated basis, giving us an extraordinary global presence and allowing us to serve a client base that includes the world's leading companies and financial institutions. Milbank is internationally recognized as a leader in major corporate/finance transactions (such as M&A, structured finance, banking, capital markets and project and transportation finance), litigation (including complex commercial, intellectual property, securities and white collar), financial restructuring, and trusts and estates.

New York, New York, USA

1.7K employees

www.milbank.com