Manager, Proposals

About the Firm

At Norton Rose Fulbright, people thrive because of a shared commitment to quality, unity, and integrity. The highly regarded law firm consistently receives recognition from Great Place to Work and Top Workplaces for its organizational culture. Teams collaborate across regions, value new ideas, and deliver meaningful client solutions, supported by a culture that embraces ambition, development, and shared success.

With more than 3,000 lawyers and 3,000 business services professionals working together across 50 offices worldwide, Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full range of legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions operating in key markets and sectors.

About the Role

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is seeking a Manager, Proposals who will provide full proposal lifecycle support across the US practices, ensuring responses are completed in an efficient, consistent, and professional manner. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, works well independently and as part of a collaborative team, and possesses strong organizational skills, creative thinking, and a proven ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive the preparation of proposals.
• Coordinate input and gather insights from multiple sources, including pricing, legal professionals, legal project management, and competitive intelligence.
• Develop and manage relationships and work collaboratively with business development peers in practice areas, sectors, and client teams.
• Provide project management support and information resources to ensure strategic and panel responses are completed efficiently, consistently, and professionally.
• Write, edit, and manage up-to-date practice and experience descriptions and copy.
• Support the auditing of existing materials to evaluate strategy and create new copy and approaches as appropriate.
• Update and maintain the opportunities module tracking system and assist in the creation of leadership reports.
• Coordinate directly with partners and key stakeholders of the firm.
• Collaborate with colleagues on a global level for inter-region and panel opportunities.
• Prepare placemats and client presentations, as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned; responsibilities may change with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience working in proposals functions. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in a law firm or professional services setting highly preferred.
• Strong research and writing skills, as well as superior proofreading skills and attention to detail.
• Strong professional presence, comfortable interacting and collaborating with lawyers, other professionals, and staff within the firm.
• Diplomacy, enthusiasm, and perseverance.
• Self-starter who can work on own initiative and is proactive in developing solutions.
• Ability to liaise confidently and build relationships with people at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage workload.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite (including Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel functions); experience with PERSUIT and experience management systems a plus.
• Commitment to the firm’s business principles of quality, unity, and integrity.

Pay

The full-time base annual salary ranges for this position are expected to be:

• Chicago, Illinois, and Minneapolis, Minnesota: $105,000 – $151,000
• Washington, District of Columbia: $140,000 – $160,000
• New York: $145,000 – $180,000

Compensation in other markets may vary based on local market data. Bonus opportunities are not guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Pre-tax benefits, including health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans (if eligible).
• Fertility benefits to support family-forming journeys.
• Commuter benefits (where applicable) and student loan refinancing options.
• Minimum of 20 days paid time off based on role and tenure, plus 11 firm holidays.
• Paid maternity and paternity (parental) leave: minimum of 14 weeks to bond with a newborn or adopted child(ren).
• Childcare support through a back-up care program.