Senior Business Development Manager - White Collar

Paul, Weiss is looking for a trusted adviser for its premiere Litigation Department. We are a next-level, initiative-taking, collaborative team of opportunity seekers and idea generators. We are looking for an experienced business development professional to join our team and work hand-in-hand with our renowned Litigation and Investigation Practices.

In this role, you will work closely with high-profile practice leaders, business development senior management, as well as operational teams throughout the firm on key initiatives for Paul, Weiss’s award-winning Litigation Department.  As the Senior Business Development Manager you will be involved in the end-to-end execution of the strategic vision for the department. You will be exposed to the firm’s full capabilities as an active participant in our cross-selling, and key client and industry group initiatives. At Paul, Weiss, the business development team seeks to stay ahead of the market, and we are looking for a forward-thinking, creative and ambitious professional.  

Responsibilities:

Together with the Director of Business Development and his/her business development colleagues across the firm, the Senior Business Development Manager will:

• Develop and execute strategic priorities, including those specific to practice groups, geographies, client teams, industry groups and individual partners, as well as regularly track and report on progress.

• Collaborate with the CMO and Director of Business Development to execute individual lawyer, litigation department and firm business development and marketing objectives.

• Work closely with the department’s embedded analysis professionals to monitor marketplace and competitive developments that impact existing and prospective clients, and quickly react to lead generation opportunities.

• Obtain client, prospect, and market research, working with the firm’s Competitive Intelligence Group, as needed.

• Work with members of the business development department to execute details of events, sponsorships, speaking engagements and thought leadership.

• Prepare pitch materials and responses to RFPs, and collaborate across practices as needed.

• Oversee the drafting and approvals for various directory and award submissions for relevant practice areas in coordination with the firm’s content team.

• Oversee marketing and business development database updates, including practice and matter descriptions, website, biographies, mailing lists and CRM.