Marketing & Business Development Manager - Disputes

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• Work with California Disputes practice leaders and Office Managing Partners to develop, implement, and monitor M&BD goals, strategies, and budgets, with a focus on regional implications.
• Serve as a trusted adviser to California Disputes leadership, helping shape and implement business development priorities, market positioning strategies, and client growth initiatives.
• Provide strategic support to the U.S. Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Disputes team and regional support for environmental and IP disputes on priority business development and promotional initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate responses to RFPs, customized pitches, and business development presentations.
• Research existing and prospective clients, competitor activity, and industry and market trends to inform marketing plans, presentations, and proposals.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities with existing clients and facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration on client development matters.
• Support and execute client development plans for key clients, including identifying growth opportunities and coordinating cross-practice engagement.
• Coach lawyers on strategic business development and identify opportunities to drive inbound and outbound activity.
• Develop and execute targeted marketing and profile-raising campaigns aligned with practice and sector priorities.
• Create and maintain web and print collateral, including brochures, practice descriptions, lawyer biographies, news items, and authored articles.
• Partner with Corporate Communications on public relations, media relations, and communications activity relevant to the practice and offices.
• Draft and coordinate legal directory submissions, awards, and business publication nominations.
• Lead the development and production of internal materials and client communications.
• Manage relevant seminars, events, and sponsorships, including negotiations and participation, with a focus on return on investment.
• Champion new ways of working, process improvements, and enhanced service delivery.
• Encourage the responsible use of technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and stakeholder experience.
• Monitor and analyze business development, marketing, and pipeline activity metrics to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and inform strategic decisions.
• Monitor market, competitor, and industry developments to identify opportunities for positioning and client engagement.
• Assist with integrating lateral partners and counsel into regional offices.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and development support to coordinators, specialists, advisors, and project team members.
• Delegate work appropriately to maximize team effectiveness and development opportunities.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
• Contribute to broader M&BD projects and share best practices and processes across the global M&BD team.
• Actively support and engage in the firm's Responsible Business initiatives, contributing to our commitments to our people, clients, communities, and the environment.
• Provide support on emerging priorities and undertake additional responsibilities as needed to meet evolving business requirements.

• Established knowledge of and experience in litigation or technology preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing strategic initiatives, campaigns, pitches, and stakeholder relationships.
• Proven ability to motivate and coach team members in support of M&BD goals.
• Strong project management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to analyze data and translate insights into action.
• Experience managing budgets, reporting, and performance measurements preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with Salesforce, Foundation, InterAction, and marketing AI applications is helpful.
• Trusted advisor who brings commercial judgment, structure, and momentum to practice priorities.
• Confident collaborator who can influence stakeholders and challenge constructively.
• Effective project and people leader who balance strategic thinking with disciplined execution.
• Committed to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and development of others.
• Seven (7)+ years of relevant experience in marketing, business development, or communications, preferably in a legal or similar professional services environment.
• One (1)+ years of people management experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Degree in marketing, communications or related field is preferred.
• Post-graduate qualifications advantageous.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Annual Discretionary Bonuses