Transactions Special Projects BD & Marketing Manager

About the Role

The Transactions Special Projects BD & Marketing Manager supports the firm’s strategic initiatives as part of the Business Development and Marketing team. This role plays a critical role in enterprise-wide marketing and business development initiatives spanning practices, sectors, and geographies. It provides seamless coverage for marketing professionals on extended leave or during transitions and assists teams managing high volumes of BD activity. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, well-versed in firm systems, and focused on ensuring continuity and execution of BD programs that drive client engagement and growth.

Location

This hybrid position can be based in one of the following offices: New York, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Diego, Seattle, Short Hills, Washington DC, or Wilmington.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a flexible, embedded resource supporting practice and sector groups when primary BD support is unavailable or additional bandwidth is needed.
• Collaborate with partners and BD leadership to maintain momentum on strategic business development initiatives, including client targeting, opportunity tracking, experience management, and post-event/client follow-up.
• Work with the Transactions BD & Marketing team to identify priority gaps, triage coverage needs, and advance firmwide growth initiatives.
• Lead and support cross-practice and cross-sector projects requiring coordination across multiple internal teams in alignment with client needs.
• Assist in developing and executing client-centric, data-informed programs and campaigns that contribute to cross-selling and relationship expansion.
• Collaborate with practice, sector, and global BD & marketing teams to ensure consistent delivery of the firm’s value proposition across client interactions.
• Maintain fluency in key BD systems and tools, helping teams execute high-quality outputs with minimal ramp-up time.
• Champion the adoption of AI tools and innovative technologies to streamline BD processes and enhance deliverables, including developing team-specific AI solutions and conducting training.
• Provide coverage for critical internal and external events, league tables, directory and award submissions, and firmwide visibility initiatives.
• Provide hands-on support for pitch and introductory materials across the Transactions practice groups, ensuring on-time, high-quality deliverables, especially during peak demand.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support BD continuity and client development execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of marketing or business development experience in a professional services environment.
• Proven experience supporting client growth initiatives in a law firm or professional services setting.
• Strong understanding of business development best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with CRM and experience management platforms is a plus.

Skills

• Agility and ability to adapt to shifting priorities, competing deadlines, and evolving team structures.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills, capable of translating ideas into action.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, compelling messaging.
• Strong executive presence and comfort engaging with senior lawyers and firm leadership.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work seamlessly across departments, practice groups, and regions.
• Growth mindset, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product while meeting deadlines and expectations.
• Foster positive work relationships and comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, including working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Pay

The expected hiring range for this position is $129,808 - $197,799 per year, depending on the candidate’s geographic market location, experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.