Responsibilities

• Lead RFPs and high-stakes pursuits across cross-practice teams.
• Craft compelling narratives that speak to client priorities.
• Shape strategy and execution with clear win themes and deadlines.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to shape competitive strategies.
• Influence and collaborate across the firm with stakeholders to win.
• Drive operational excellence by standardizing workflows and templates.
• Leverage technology and AI to automate content and speed delivery.
• RFP Platform Expertise with PERSUIT and Priori to optimize responses.
• Measure performance and outcomes to guide leadership decisions.
• Maintain and elevate firm content across libraries and templates.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience writing in a proposal environment; law firm marketing experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher; degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, English or similar field of study preferred.
• Extensive experience with dataset/content management tools.
• Very strong writing, editing and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines managing multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google applications a plus.
• A pursuits professional with 5+ years of experience managing complex proposals in a law firm or professional services environment.
• A persuasive communicator and storyteller who can distill technical legal and business issues into client-centered, compelling narratives.
• Experienced in the full pursuit lifecycle, including competitive RFPs, cross-practice submissions, and global panel processes.

Benefits

• Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance.