Manager: Business Development

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes description paragraphs. We need to use

for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes a description of firm and role (intro). That could be "About the role". Then responsibilities list (Essential Functions). Then qualifications/experience (Education/Training/Certifications). Then technical skills and performance traits (maybe combine into Skills). Then Benefits (they mention competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits list). Then Pay (they give pay range). Schedule not mentioned, so omit. Also maybe "Qualifications" separate from "Requirements"? The instruction says use headings for those categories. We can combine similar content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate like EEO, accommodations, etc. Also remove application instructions, legal disclaimer, etc. Keep substantive info. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep the details from responsibilities, qualifications, skills, benefits, pay. We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Let's extract sections: About the role: The introductory paragraphs describing firm and role. Could combine first few paragraphs up to "This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact role at the heart of Mayer Brown's strategic growth engine." Also later paragraphs about shaping go-to-market initiatives etc. Might be part of role description. We'll put all descriptive prose before responsibilities into About the role. Responsibilities: The list under "Responsibilities Essential Functions:" with sub-bullets. We need to convert each bullet into

. The text includes multiple paragraphs with colon headings like "Business Plans & Infrastructure", "Develops and supports annual marketing..." etc. We'll treat each sentence or clause as list items? The instruction: Use

• for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we need to make a list. We'll parse the responsibilities section into items. Let's copy responsibilities text: "Essential Functions: Business Plans & Infrastructure Develops and supports annual marketing and business development business plan development focused on priorities outlined by firm leaders and/or assigned teams, including thought leadership platforms, communications, and client outreach Collaborate with Business Development & Marketing department leadership and group leaders to develop annual budgets to support initiatives outlined in business plan(s) or as outlined by leadership, including specifying key strategic and tactical objectives and means to achieve annual goals Manage day-to-day responsibilities to ensure that assignments and projects are properly managed and in alignment with the firm’s overall strategic efforts, and that service to clients is exceptional Support the onboarding and integration of lateral lawyers Business Development & Profile Raising Initiatives Develop and support the implementation of key BD initiatives, including priority client targeting and campaigns, client satisfaction, client seminars, roadshows, and networking events, as well as other initiatives to enhance business development efforts Engage in research and analysis and competitive intelligence-gathering Support the collection and maintenance of CRM-based contact and other data for marketing planning and for mailing lists Support in the collection and reporting of matter experience Partners with BD&M colleagues to facilitate the completion of directory submissions; regional surveys; league table/industry survey content; specific lawyer and practice awards and accolades; and other profile-raising initiatives on behalf of the industry group Support coordination of business development training for lawyers Pitches & Proposals & Marketing Materials Manages responses to RFPs, and pitch, presentation, and other opportunities via the development of written proposal and presentation materials for the practice group and liaise with others when relevant Develop new marketing brochures and edit and refine existing ones; maintain practice descriptions in BD&M-shared systems Periodically review and consult with lawyers regarding their bios and practice descriptions to ensure that they are current Local Office Support When relevant, provide support for seminars, sponsorships, and other events and initiatives pursued by the firm in the local office When relevant, support the onboarding and integration of lateral lawyers Other Assist with the supervision and training of more junior team members Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives" We need to break into sensible list items. Could keep each sentence as item. Let's split by periods but careful with abbreviations. We'll approximate. I'll create list items: - Develops and supports annual marketing and business development business plan development focused on priorities outlined by firm leaders and/or assigned teams, including thought leadership platforms, communications, and client outreach - Collaborate with Business Development & Marketing department leadership and group leaders to develop annual budgets to support initiatives outlined in business plan(s) or as outlined by leadership, including specifying key strategic and tactical objectives and means to achieve annual goals - Manage day-to-day responsibilities to ensure that assignments and projects are properly managed and in alignment with the firm’s overall strategic efforts, and that service to clients is exceptional - Support the onboarding and integration of lateral lawyers - Develop and support the implementation of key BD initiatives, including priority client targeting and campaigns, client satisfaction, client seminars, roadshows, and networking events, as well as other initiatives to enhance business development efforts - Engage in research and analysis and competitive intelligence-gathering - Support the collection and maintenance of CRM-based contact and other data for marketing planning and for mailing lists - Support in the collection and reporting of matter experience - Partners with BD&M colleagues to facilitate the completion of directory submissions; regional surveys; league table/industry survey content; specific lawyer and practice awards and accolades; and other profile-raising initiatives on behalf of the industry group - Support coordination of business development training for lawyers - Manages responses to RFPs, and pitch, presentation, and other opportunities via the development of written proposal and presentation materials for the practice group and liaise with others when relevant - Develop new marketing brochures and edit and refine existing ones; maintain practice descriptions in BD&M-shared systems - Periodically review and consult with lawyers regarding their bios and practice descriptions to ensure that they are current - When relevant, provide support for seminars, sponsorships, and other events and initiatives pursued by the firm in the local office - When relevant, support the onboarding and integration of lateral lawyers - Assist with the supervision and training of more junior team members - Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives That seems fine. Now Requirements/Qualifications: The posting has "Education/Training/Certifications Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes" then list: Bachelor’s degree in related field; Six or more years of demonstrated success in a marketing, research, management, and/or communications-related field, either in the professional services (e.g., law, accounting, or consulting) or in a comparable position(s) in the corporate, trade association, or academic sectors. Then "Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office products" Then "Performance Traits Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills Familiarity with accepted research techniques and databases typically used for competitive intelligence in a professional services company Demonstrated good judgment, a team-first orientation, meticulous and results driven." Then "Management Accountabilities Demonstrates leadership and supervisory experience including managing projects and workflows, effectively leveraging BD&M team support as needed Manages processes for direct reports in relation to performance appraisals, annual compensation, goal setting and performance counseling Leads by example, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to BD&M team members Operational budget analysis and recommendations Conducts analysis of staffing levels and participation in the recruitment process Able to determine and implement change processes to improve workflow efficiencies Process- and service-oriented with strong leadership and project management skills Able to set priorities and delegate in an efficient manner Analysis of staffing levels and requests for assistance Operational budget analysis and recommendations" We could combine Technical Skills, Performance Traits, Management Accountabilities into a Skills section. Or separate into Requirements (education/experience) and Skills (technical, performance, management). The instruction says use headings for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We have overlapping. We'll decide: - About the role (intro) - Responsibilities (list) - Requirements (education/experience) - Skills (technical, performance traits, management accountabilities) - Benefits (benefits list) - Pay (pay range) We'll not include Schedule. Now Benefits: The posting says: "We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth." We'll make a list. Pay: "Posted Pay Range The typical pay scale for this position is between USD $136,000.00/Yr. and USD $180,000.00/Yr., although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified." We'll put that in a

  . Now ensure we don't include boilerplate: EEO, accommodations, legal disclaimer, etc. Remove those paragraphs. Now produce HTML. We'll wrap sections in maybe not required but okay. Just headings and content. We'll output:

  About the role

  ... intro paragraphs ...

  Then

  Responsibilities

  ... items
  Then

  Requirements

  ... items
  (education/experience) Then

  Skills

  ... items
  (technical, performance traits, management accountabilities) Then

  Benefits

  ... items
  Then

  Pay

  ... pay range ...

  Make sure not to repeat content. Now craft About the role paragraph: Combine the introductory descriptive text up to before responsibilities. Let's extract: "Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do. We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm. If you thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, we invite you to consider joining our Commercial department in our Chicago, or Washington, D.C. office as a Manager: Business Development. The Business Development Manager will support our Global Employment and Benefits and Global Mobility groups, helping to drive growth across high-stakes litigation, regulatory, and transactional matters in some of the firm's most dynamic practice areas. Working closely with lawyers and firm leadership, this individual will contribute to client development efforts, strengthen market positioning, and help execute business plans that span jurisdictions and industries. This role is built for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment and is looking for the kind of challenge and exposure that accelerates a career. This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact role at the heart of Mayer Brown's strategic growth engine. If you are a motivated business development professional eager to deepen your expertise, expand your strategic influence, and grow within a top-tier global law firm, we want to hear from you. This is an opportunity to shape go-to-market initiatives and to partner with a team recognized