Law Firm

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager to advise the DC managing partner approximately 20 litigation partners and lead business development strategy and execution for regional and global brand engagement, revenue growth and business development strategies across the litigation practice – Antitrust, Securities, Appellate and White Collar.

Responsibilities:

• Work with partners and key business stakeholders across the firm’s litigation and financial services practices to position the firm’s expertise regionally and globally and to drive brand engagement and revenue growth through the execution of business development planning
• Work closely with the DC Managing Partner and regional stakeholders on business development planning and execution
• Support partners with client relationship management, prospect development and revenue growth planning
• Oversee Washington DC office event management and execution
• Assist partners with RFP requests, developing pitch materials and client presentations
• Assist with the development and maintenance of marketing collateral and brand promotion materials
• Gather and maintain partner and practice biographies for distribution through various marketing channels
• Manage the awards, rankings and directory submission processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of business development or marketing experience at a peer law firm or boutique litigation firm required
• Deep understanding of the Washington DC market is critical, including strong relationships with the Washington DC press/media and the Washington DC awards process
• Prior litigation or financial services practice experience strongly preferred
• Fundamental knowledge of the Washington DC competitive landscape
• Advanced business writing, industry research and market analysis skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced transaction environment while juggling competing priorities
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends as required
• Proficiency with MS Office and industry standard research platforms
• 4-days per week in the DC office is required

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit an experienced client-facing Business Development Strategist to provide “hands-on” support to the firm’s Executive Partner/Head of Private Equity in driving practice growth globally and leading new business development strategic planning and execution.

Responsibilities:

• Provide “hands-on” support to the firm’s Executive Partner/Head of Private Equity in driving practice growth globally and leading new business development strategic planning and execution
• Lead the engagement and implementation of strategic business development objectives
• Lead efforts to raise the executive visibility of the Executive Partner as well as the overall brand visibility of the practice internally and externally
• Manage and participate in high-volume “client-facing” new business pitches and complex proposals
• Respond to RFP/RFI requests in a timely manner
• Analyze the competitive landscape and develop targeting strategies for existing and new client pitches
• Conduct deep-dive market research and industry trend analysis to identify potential new business opportunities
• Prepare the executive partner for client-facing pitches, events and presentations
• Collaborate with business development and marketing communications colleagues globally to develop marketing collateral, thought leadership pieces and other relevant information that will support revenue growth opportunities
• Assist the executive partner with strategic planning and special projects
• Manage two Business Development Coordinators

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• MBA or JD a plus
• 7+ years’ of private equity focused business development experience at an elite global law firm, business consulting firm (Big 4) or global private equity
• Must be “hands-on” with a “no task is too small mentality”
• Advanced knowledge of the private equity landscape is required
• Big law firm experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with AI and/or marketing technology campaigns is a plus
• Advanced business development strategy and execution experience
• Demonstrated “client-facing” pitch and proposal development and execution experience
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Advanced technical skills, particularly with PowerPoint and Excel
• Highly motivated, confident and polished with effective communication and negotiation skills
• Intuitive personality with strong critical thinking skills and proactive problem solving ability
• Highly organized with strong project management skills
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends as required
• Prior people/team management experience

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to hire an experienced Senior Manager Business Development to lead, drive and execute new business development, client relationship management and brand building  strategy for the firm’s commercial disputes (litigation) practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, drive and execute new business development, client relationship management and brand building strategy for the firm’s commercial disputes (litigation) practice
• Develop subject matter expertise across commercial disputes
• Work closely with partners, industry leaders and practice leadership to develop and drive business growth plans leading to revenue growth and new business wins
• Lead the day-to-day execution of business growth plans
• Develop and execute brand positioning strategy
• Manage client presentations, seminars, conferences and sponsorship opportunities
• Develop and execute cross-selling and up-selling opportunities with existing clients and prospects
• Proactively monitor and analyze industry, market and competitor trends to develop actionable recommendations regarding new business opportunities
• Prepare bespoke pitch materials and RFP responses to maximize new business wins
• Develop and execute content strategies across the firm’s digital platforms to promote consistent brand messaging objectives
• Manage the submissions process for industry awards, rankings and directories
• Supervise, coach and train junior staff
• Manage budgets and ROI

Requirements:

• 7+ years of legal business development or strategic marketing experience
• Advanced relationship management skills with the ability to advise and influence key stakeholders
• Deep knowledge of the litigation landscape
• Prior team management experience
• Strong project management, time management and organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to manage competing requirements and meet deadlines
• Experience working on a global collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated technical proficiency with MS Office, legal industry databases and information sources
• Highly motivated and outgoing with a high degree of maturity and professionalism
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Hybrid schedule with minimum 4-days per week in the office required

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit a Senior Manager Talent Development to develop and execute interactive workshops and training programs and provide hands-on training and professional development for capital markets practice junior associates.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute interactive workshops and training programs and provide hands-on training and professional development for capital markets practice junior associates
• Provide leadership and strategy and work closely with partners and attorneys to develop cutting-edge workshops and training programs
• Solicit feedback on the effectiveness of training programs and continuously revise and update programs as needed
• Oversee training program timelines, structures and deadlines
• Assist with on-boarding new and lateral associates

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• JD preferred
• 7+ years of training and talent development at large global law firm or a practicing capital markets attorney interested in transitioning to talent development
• Sharp, motivated and polished with the proven ability to interact effectively with attorneys, partners and senior leadership
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and business writing skills
• Strong attention to detail and client service skills
• Strong project management skills

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit a Senior Financial Applications Specialist to serve as the chief technology liaison and financial systems subject matter experience with the corporate finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the chief technology liaison and financial systems subject matter experience with the corporate finance team
• Support, administer and enhance the firm’s proprietary and cloud-based financial systems with a specific focus on the Aderant platform
• Provide technical support to financial systems users
• Work closely with external vendors on issue resolution, upgrades, integrations, and technology deployments
• Ensure financial systems are effectively supporting finance operations
• Communicate financial system initiatives and issues clearly, tracking progress, and driving timely resolution/delivery
• Coordinate with finance and technology teams teams to develop a strong understanding of finance business processes, system dependencies, and operational requirements
• Identify system and process improvements through enhancements, automation, workflow optimization, and adoption of best practices
• Stay up to date on platform capabilities, emerging technologies, and technical products within the role’s core areas of responsibility
• Assist in responding to help desk tickets, incidents, service requests, and operational support needs
• Develop and maintain system documentation

Requirements:

• 5+ years of legal industry financial systems support and administration
• Aderant platform experience required
• Fundamental knowledge of common programming concepts, scripting, reporting tools, and/or Aderant customization tools
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a subject matter expert and liaison to business end-users
• Demonstrated ability to create clear, detailed technical and end-user documentation
• Strong project management experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit an experience Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal to work closely with attorneys and clients to support debtor and creditor side matters in complex Chapter 11 and out-of-court restructuring cases.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with attorneys and clients to support debtor and creditor side matters in complex Chapter 11 and out-of-court restructuring cases
• Communicate with attorneys and clients on filing, process and case administration matters
• File notices of appearance, motions, notices of cancellation, notices of presentment, pro hac vices and other documents using ECF/PACER/PacerPro in various jurisdictions including the Southern District of New York, Delaware, New Jersey and the Southern District of Texas
• Supervise and train junior paralegals
• Provide administrative support for adversary proceedings, including automatic stay disputes, avoidance actions, and claims objections
• Proofread and cite-check briefs, motions, and exhibits
• Oversee and manage docket and case calendars across multiple active bankruptcy matters, tracking deadlines for filings, hearings, and claims bar dates
• Prepare trial and hearing materials, including exhibit lists, binders, and witness lists
• Support invoicing, billing, and preparation of fee applications for restructuring matters
• Conduct legal research using tools such as Westlaw and Courtlink

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Paralegal experience with bankruptcy court procedures and practices
• Demonstrated experience working law firm’s bankruptcy group representing debtors and creditors in complex Chapter 11 matters
• Fundamental knowledge of Chapter 11 reorganization process and related documents such as SoFAs, fee applications, disclosure statements and plans of reorganization
• Experience e-filing in US Bankruptcy and District Courts
• Proficiency with the two core systems for filing in US federal courts: Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/EDF) and Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)
• Highly motivated with strong attention to detail, accuracy and accountability
• MS Office proficiency
• Ability to work overtime (infrequently)
• Strong business writing and communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certification

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit an experienced E-Discovery AI Analytics Specialist to provide case teams with e-discovery technology, data analytics and generative AI support during the                      e-discovery lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Provide case teams with e-discovery technology, data analytics and generative AI support during the e-discovery lifecycle
• Serve as the subject matter expert on the RelativityOne aiR suite for document review, privilege analysis, production, and case strategy
• Advise teams on use case selection, scoping, and expected outcomes
• Collaborate with case teams on the most effective application of technology in the e-discovery and document review process to support case strategy and goals, including assessing the appropriate use of generative AI
• Draft, test, and refine RelativityOne aiR criteria and prompts and iterate based on validation results
• Assist with protocol and workflow development and implementation for management and quality control of AI-assisted document review, privilege review, redaction, and production
• Design and implement defensibility measures for generative AI workflows
• Assist with pre-production workflows, including AI-assisted privilege identification and privilege log generation, PI/PHI and CBI detection, and redaction quality control prior to production
• Provide direct user management support and counsel for e-discovery applications including RelativityOne and Opus 2
• Educate attorneys and colleagues on usage of e-discovery technology related to document review, including practical instruction on generative AI tools, prompt drafting, and interpretation of AI output
• Stay up to date on generative AI developments in e-discovery, including case law, judicial standing orders, court disclosure expectations, and evolving industry practice, and translate those developments into practical application

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of E-Discovery technology and data analytics experience
• Demonstrated experience with generative AI tools and advising attorneys on the use of Relativity and other e-discovery technology
• Proven experience applying generative AI to document review or privilege workflows on live matters, ideally with RelativityOne aiR
• Fundamental understanding of the e-discovery process and industry leading e-discovery technologies
• Fundamental knowledge of advanced technology tools used as part of document analysis and reviews such as technology-assisted review, predictive coding, data analytics, and large language model–based review
• Highly motivated and detail oriented with a high degree of professionalism
• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit a Risk Management Attorney to perform risk analysis and evaluate and resolve legal and ethical conflicts of interest during the new business intake process.  This role is fully remote, but the incumbent must live in the Dallas, Denver or Houston metropolitan area.

Responsibilities:

• Perform risk analysis and evaluate and resolve legal and ethical conflicts of interest during the new business intake process
• Analyze conflicts, draft analysis and define resolutions to avoid conflicts of interest
• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers and other related memoranda and documentation
• Utilize internal and external databases and information sources
• Build ethical walls as needed
• Perform electronic legal research
• Analyze SEC documents, corporate affiliations, public records, sanctions and other related documentation
• Assist the Director of Business Intake with special projects
• Perform conflict analysis for lateral attorney hires
• Assist with reviewing and negotiating vendor contracts
• Assist Conflicts team with searches as needed
• Assist in evaluating new technologies for the Business Intake team
• Evaluate complex data for potential inconsistencies
• Assist internal stakeholders with questions surrounding conflicts of interest, the new business intake process and conflicts with lateral hiring
• Assist with updating and maintaining team processes and procedures
• Provide weekend and off hour coverage as needed

Requirements:

• JD required
• Bar admission required
• 3+ years of risk management, conflicts and business intake legal experience
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate, analyze and mitigate risks and to manage the legal and ethical conflicts of interest process during the new business intake process
• Demonstrated ability to collect, consume and analyzed large complex data sets
• Ability to manage and prioritize the workload
• Sound judgement and decision making skills
• Advanced communication, interpersonal and business writing skills
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Experience with Intapp risk management applications

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, confident, detail oriented and client service focused Project Management Coordinator to utilize methodologies and tools to facilitate and execute project management objectives, process improvement initiatives and process mapping in a fast-paced transactional environment.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize methodologies and tools to facilitate and execute project management objectives, process improvement initiatives and process mapping in a fast-paced transactional environment
• Oversee multiple projects concurrently, managing priorities, deadlines and essential duties for each respective project
• Own and organize tasks and projects while updating status in team tracking documents
• Contribute to team meetings and communications providing project status updates
• Track and follow up on open items
• Draft engagement letters focused on project scoping and pricing with input from key stakeholders including the Global Head of the Private Equity practice, firm partners and other private equity team members
• Develop matter workstreams for full engagement and onboarding of new clients
• Analyze matter progress vs. budget utilization and provide key stakeholders with updates
• Synthesize high-volume and complex email communications, partner requests, client updates and meeting notes into clear action items and follow up plans
• Attend internal planning and external client meetings
• Manage project changes, identify risks and develop contingency plans as required
• Participate in ad hoc and special projects as set by the Global Head of Private Equity
• Communicate confidently, proactively and professionally with key internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with data analysis, pattern analysis and dashboard development
• Anticipate stakeholder needs and prepare materials accordingly in advance of client meetings, project deadlines, ad hoc requests, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated experience managing large scale projects in a dynamic, everchanging and fast-paced environment
• Exceptionally motivated, confident, outgoing, detail oriented and driven with sound judgement, strong problem solving skills and the ability to thrive in a pressure filled environment
• Demonstrated ability to build, own and maintain workstreams, project plans, project scopes and project delivery deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to interact confidently with key internal and external stakeholders including partners, clients and C-level contacts
• Data analysis, pattern analysis and/or dashboard building experience highly desirable
• Prior law firm, business consulting or professional services industry experience preferred

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit an experienced Senior Manager Business Development to collaborate with partners and practice leadership to develop and execute full-cycle business development strategy across the investment funds practice globally (US/UK focus).

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with partners and practice leadership to develop and execute full-cycle business development strategy across the investment funds practice globally (US/UK focus)
• Develop, execute, track and report on strategic business development plans for client teams, industry groups, and specific partners and practice groups
• Collaborate closely with Competitive Intelligence team to gather market research, client information and prospective client intelligence
• Work closely with business development analysts to analyze competitors and monitor the litigation market for prospective client lead generation and market developments that can impact current clients
• Work closely with practice leadership and the CMO on individual attorney business development and marketing plans
• Create pitch materials and respond to RFP requests across the practice
• Coordinator with content marketers on the directory and award submission process
• Mentor, coach, train and supervise junior team members

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7+ years of strategic business development planning and execution experience
• Demonstrated investment funds knowledge (hedge funds, private equity, credit funds, etc.)
• Experience with investment funds research platforms such as Preqin, Pitchbook, etc. preferred
• Advanced analytical, industry research, market research and client prospecting skills
• Well developed cross-selling skills
• Advanced business writing, communication and presentation skills
• Experience with litigation, legal software and CRM systems
• Strong relationship management and business due diligence skills
• Team management experience

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit an experienced Associate Director Business Development to oversee the development and execution of full-cycle business development strategy, manage junior team members and serve as a key strategic partner to business litigation attorneys and practice leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee development and execution of full-cycle business development strategy
• Manage junior team members
• Serve as a key strategic partner to business litigation attorneys and practice leadership
• Develop, execute, track and report on strategic business development plans for client teams, industry groups, and specific partners and practice groups
• Collaborate closely with Competitive Intelligence team to gather market research, client information and prospective client intelligence
• Work closely with business development analysts to analyze competitors and monitor the litigation market for prospective client lead generation and market developments that can impact current clients
• Work closely with practice leadership and the CMO on individual attorney business development and marketing plans
• Create pitch materials and respond to RFP requests across the practice
• Coordinator with content marketers on the directory and award submission process
• Mentor, coach, train and supervise junior team members

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ years of strategic business development planning and execution experience
• Demonstrated experience managing junior team members
• Advanced litigation practice business development leadership experience
• Experience with business litigation strongly preferred
• Law firm business development experience preferred, but candidates with litigation business development experience outside of the legal industry will be considered
• Advanced analytical, industry research, market research and client prospecting skills
• Well developed cross-selling skills
• Advanced business writing, communication and presentation skills
• Experience with litigation, legal software and CRM systems
• Strong relationship management and business due diligence skills

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit an experienced Associate Director Business Development to oversee the development and execution of full-cycle business development strategy, manage junior team members and serve as a key strategic partner to business litigation attorneys and practice leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee development and execution of full-cycle business development strategy
• Manage junior team members
• Serve as a key strategic partner to business litigation attorneys and practice leadership
• Develop, execute, track and report on strategic business development plans for client teams, industry groups, and specific partners and practice groups
• Collaborate closely with Competitive Intelligence team to gather market research, client information and prospective client intelligence
• Work closely with business development analysts to analyze competitors and monitor the litigation market for prospective client lead generation and market developments that can impact current clients
• Work closely with practice leadership and the CMO on individual attorney business development and marketing plans
• Create pitch materials and respond to RFP requests across the practice
• Coordinator with content marketers on the directory and award submission process
• Mentor, coach, train and supervise junior team members

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ years of strategic business development planning and execution experience
• Demonstrated experience managing junior team members
• Advanced litigation practice business development leadership experience
• Experience with business litigation strongly preferred
• Law firm business development experience preferred, but candidates with litigation business development experience outside of the legal industry will be considered
• Advanced analytical, industry research, market research and client prospecting skills
• Well developed cross-selling skills
• Advanced business writing, communication and presentation skills
• Experience with litigation, legal software and CRM systems
• Strong relationship management and business due diligence skills

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit an experienced Associate Director Business Development to oversee the development and execution of full-cycle business development strategy, manage junior team members and serve as a key strategic partner to business litigation attorneys and practice leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee development and execution of full-cycle business development strategy
• Manage junior team members
• Serve as a key strategic partner to business litigation attorneys and practice leadership
• Develop, execute, track and report on strategic business development plans for client teams, industry groups, and specific partners and practice groups
• Collaborate closely with Competitive Intelligence team to gather market research, client information and prospective client intelligence
• Work closely with business development analysts to analyze competitors and monitor the litigation market for prospective client lead generation and market developments that can impact current clients
• Work closely with practice leadership and the CMO on individual attorney business development and marketing plans
• Create pitch materials and respond to RFP requests across the practice
• Coordinator with content marketers on the directory and award submission process
• Mentor, coach, train and supervise junior team members

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ years of strategic business development planning and execution experience
• Demonstrated experience managing junior team members
• Advanced litigation practice business development leadership experience
• Experience with business litigation strongly preferred
• Law firm business development experience preferred, but candidates with litigation business development experience outside of the legal industry will be considered
• Advanced analytical, industry research, market research and client prospecting skills
• Well developed cross-selling skills
• Advanced business writing, communication and presentation skills
• Experience with litigation, legal software and CRM systems
• Strong relationship management and business due diligence skills