Transactions Special Projects BD & Marketing Manager

Summary

The Transactions Special Projects BD & Marketing Manager works in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, and is part of our Business Development and Marketing team. This role supports enterprise-wide marketing and business development initiatives that span practices, sectors, and geographies. The role is also designed to provide seamless coverage for marketing professionals on extended leave or during transitions and to assist teams managing high volumes of BD activity.

The ideal candidate is well-versed in firm systems, adaptable to shifting priorities, and focused on ensuring the continuity and execution of BD programs that drive client engagement and growth.

This position can sit in our 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 office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

• Serve as a flexible, embedded resource supporting practice and sector groups when primary BD support is unavailable or additional executional bandwidth is needed.
• Collaborate with partners and BD leadership to maintain momentum on strategic business development initiatives, including client targeting, opportunity tracking, experience management, enhancing opportunity and experience tracking processes, and post-event/client follow-up.
• Work with 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 that require 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 to drive team-wide usage.
• 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 periods of peak demand.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned to support BD continuity and client development execution.

• Proven experience supporting client growth initiatives in a law firm or professional services environment, with a solid understanding of business development best practices.
• Agility and the ability to quickly adapt to changing assignments, competing deadlines, and evolving team structures.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills, able to translate ideas into action while maintaining responsiveness, attention to detail, and quality under pressure.
• Strong executive presence and comfort engaging with senior lawyers and firm leadership.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, compelling messaging.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset and ability to work seamlessly across departments, practice groups, and regions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with CRM and experience management platforms is a plus.
• Growth mindset, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement in how the firm supports its lawyers and delivers value to clients.

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, communications, business, or related field.

Six (6) years of marketing or business development in a professional services environment.

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