Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic marketing and business development initiatives for assigned practice groups and industry sectors to drive revenue and strengthen client relationships.
• Act as a strategic advisor to assigned practice and sector leaders, identifying growth opportunities leveraging client-centric data and knowledge of market trends.
• Manage complex, cross-functional initiatives utilizing data, client insights, and market trends to inform planning and campaign development.
• Mentor and guide administrators and other team members to foster a high-performing, client-focused environment.
• Collaborate closely with senior members of the Marketing Leadership team and other business services teams to ensure integration, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Develop and lead annual marketing and business development plans including budgets for assigned practices/sectors, ensuring alignment with firmwide goals and a focus on revenue generation.
• Identify emerging client needs, legal market trends, and business risks to shape proactive campaign strategies and market positioning.
• Translate strategy into actionable initiatives with clear goals, timelines, and measurable outcomes, i.e., annual event plan priorities, alignment with target clients and prospects, etc.
• Serve as an advisor to practice and sector chairs, delivering insights and recommendations grounded in market intelligence and client feedback.
• Lead the conception and execution of high-impact, sector-focused campaigns, thought leadership, and client-focused programs, collaborating with teams across the marketing department to ensure fully leveraged programing.

Requirements

• Significant experience (10-plus years) in legal or professional services marketing, business development, or strategy, with a track record of leadership and impact
• Strong record of working with leadership and key stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD) preferred
• Demonstrated success in leading strategic planning and execution for practice groups or industry sectors
• Strong business acumen, analytical capabilities, and ability to synthesize complex information
• Trusted advisor with excellent communication and influencing skills; able to navigate and build relationships across a matrixed environment
• Proven leadership ability; skilled at managing and mentoring team members
• Demonstrates flexibility, innovation, and a growth mindset in fast-paced, change-oriented environment
• MS Office Suite
• Marketing technology including Salesforce, Foundation

Preferred

• advanced degree (MBA, JD) preferred
• Prior experience supporting and/or strong knowledge of corporate and transactional-related practices preferred

Benefits

• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually
• personal medical and parental leave
• up to ten paid holidays
• family care benefits