Business Development Associate Director - E & I

Business Development Associate Director, Energy & Infrastructure

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Business Development Associate Director, Energy & Infrastructure based in any of our US offices. The Business Development, Associate Director – Energy & Infrastructure, is a senior strategic leader who drives revenue growth across the firm's Energy & Infrastructure sector. This role functions as a strategic partner to sector leaders and partners, shaping go-to-market strategy, building client relationships, and converting market opportunities into high-value mandates.

Working in close partnership with senior leadership, partners, fellow E&I Associate Director and the broader BD team, the Associate Director translates deep sector knowledge into high-value client opportunities. The role requires a commercially minded professional who can anticipate market shifts, develop differentiated positioning, and mobilize resources to convert opportunities into revenue.

Responsibilities include:

• Strategic Planning & Client Cultivation
• Client Development & Revenue Growth
• Proposals & Pitch Excellence
• Positioning Practices & Partners
• Events, Sponsor ships & Industry Engagement
• Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis
• Rankings, Awards & Directories
• Team Leadership & Contributor Capacity
• Performance & Impact

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of marketing experience in business development and marketing for the E & I sector.
• A passion and deep understanding of technology clients' needs at all stages of development.
• Strong client service approach with the ability to build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, results-driven environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, with expertise in crafting and delivering distinctive and engaging stories.
• Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high degree of detail and accuracy.
• Exercises sound judgment and professionalism.
• Handles sensitive, confidential material with discretion.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate needs, identify opportunities, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• A passion for challenging the status quo, a hunger for greatness, and an unwavering commitment to achieving extraordinary results.
• A good listener with a growth mindset and proven ability to adapt quickly to change and exhibit a high degree of flexibility.
• Self-confident without being self-important, intellectually curious, thoughtful, considerate, and decent.
• A disdain for organizational politics, gamesmanship, and positioning.

Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors:
Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & Health Tech. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets. We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits:
The expected salary range for this position is:
New York City, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco $200,000 - $260,000 Washington DC, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, Boston, and Seattle $200,000 - $260,000 All Other US Locations $200,000 - $260,000 Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance. We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life;

robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.