Legal Industry

Our elite law firm client is seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager to lead strategic business development planning and execution objectives, mentor junior team members and advise partners and attorneys across the global Litigation practice.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with marketing, business development and strategic planning initiatives
• Under guidance of the Senior Manager execute strategic plans for individual attorneys, partners, practice groups, client teams, and industry groups across the US
• Analyze and report on progress of all marketing objectives
• Provide hands-on marketing and business development support for multiple litigation practice areas
• Work with colleagues to coordinate and administer events, speaking engagements, sponsorship and thought leadership initiatives
• Work closely with the Business Intelligence Group to obtain and analyze client, prospective client and market research to identify business development opportunities and competitive advantages
• Prepare marketing collateral, pitch materials and assist the proposal team with RFP preparation
• Create and distribute of marketing collateral and thought leadership pieces
• Assist internal communications team with the award submission process
• Manage department database updates, practice and subject matter descriptions, website, biographies, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years’ experience in legal business development or marketing
• Knowledge of the litigation practice landscape and understanding of relevant litigation matter types and terminology is required
• White collar defense litigation experience is a plus
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to process and summarize complex information required
• Demonstrated ability to execute and achieve measurable results
• Excellent communication, writing, editing and presentation skills
• Proven ability to work in a high pressure and often stressful corporate environment
• Highly organized with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Resourceful, motivated and driven attitude with a “can do” attitude
• Willingness to work overtime, including occasional weekends required
• Domestic travel, although infrequent, may be required

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit an Associate Director Professional Development to develop and execute interactive workshops and training programs and provide hands-on training and professional development for corporate associates (attorneys) in the US and London.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and and execute interactive workshops and training programs and provide hands-on training and professional development for US and London based corporate attorneys
• 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 professional services organization
• 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 global law firm client is seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager to support new business development, client development and strategic marketing objectives for the firm’s Corporate M&A, Capital Markets and Litigation practice groups.

Responsibilities:

• Support new business development, client development and strategic marketing objectives for for the firm’s Corporate M&A, Capital Markets and Litigation practice groups
• Execute strategic plans for individual attorneys, partners, practice groups, client teams
• Analyze and report on progress of all marketing objectives
• Provide hands-on marketing and business development support for multiple litigation practice areas
• Work with colleagues to coordinate and administer events, speaking engagements, sponsorship and thought leadership initiatives
• Work closely with the Competitive Intelligence Group to obtain and analyze client, prospective client and market research to identify business development opportunities and competitive advantages
• Prepare marketing collateral, pitch materials and assist the proposal team with RFP preparation
• Create and distribute of marketing collateral and thought leadership pieces
• Assist internal communications team with the award submission process
• Manage department database updates, practice and subject matter descriptions, website, biographies, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of business development or strategic marketing experience
• Law firm, legal services, professional services or financial services industry experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of M&A, Capital Markets or Litigation preferred
• Advanced writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to process and summarize complex information
• Demonstrated ability to execute and achieve measurable results
• Excellent communication, writing, editing and presentation skills
• Proven ability to work in a high pressure and often stressful corporate environment
• Highly organized with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Resourceful, motivated and driven attitude with a “can do” attitude
• Willingness to work overtime, including occasional weekends required

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit a Legal Learning & Development Supervisor to develop and oversee Associate Attorney training programs and professional development curriculum.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee Associate training programs and professional development curriculum
• Collaborate with partners and other key stakeholders on training program development and implementation
• Work closely with the attorney development & training team firmwide and provide relevant mentorship
• Assist with day-to-day department operations including but not limited to, approving invoices and expenses, overseeing virtual training sessions, mentoring and supervising junior team members and managing orientation for lateral and incoming associates
• Lead focus groups and compile feedback to facilitate program development
• Work with the General Counsel’s office to review vendor agreements and provide firmwide ethics training
• Collaborate with CLE team on program development and database management
• Oversee program logistics and supervise staff during off-site training retreats
• Recommend best practices, process improvement and change management initiatives to senior firm management
• Perform special projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of attorney development and training experience at a large global law firm
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and facilitate associate level attorney training programs
• Fundamental knowledge of legal industry trends, training techniques and best practices
• Highly proficient MS Office skills
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Advanced communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to travel as required

Our global law firm client is seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager to drive new business and revenue growth objectives, advise NY based FIG partners and work closely with FIG colleagues in the London office.

Responsibilities:

• Drive new business and revenue growth objectives, advise NY based FIG partners and work closely with FIG colleagues in the London office
• Execute strategic plans for individual attorneys, partners, practice groups, client teams
• Analyze and report on progress of all marketing objectives
• Provide hands-on marketing and business development support for multiple litigation practice areas
• Work with colleagues to coordinate and administer events, speaking engagements, sponsorship and thought leadership initiatives
• Work closely with the Competitive Intelligence Group to obtain and analyze client, prospective client and market research to identify business development opportunities and competitive advantages
• Prepare marketing collateral, pitch materials and assist the proposal team with RFP preparation
• Create and distribute of marketing collateral and thought leadership pieces
• Support event coordination geared to raising practice profile
• Assist internal communications team with the award submission process
• Manage department database updates, practice and subject matter descriptions, website, biographies, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of business development or strategic marketing experience
• Law firm, legal services, professional services or financial services industry experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Financial Institutions practice preferred
• Advanced writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to process and summarize complex information
• Demonstrated ability to execute and achieve measurable results
• Excellent communication, writing, editing and presentation skills
• Proven ability to work in a high pressure and often stressful corporate environment
• Highly organized with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Resourceful, motivated and driven attitude with a “can do” attitude
• Willingness to work overtime, including occasional weekends required

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit a Professional Development Manager to collaborate with practice and firm leadership in developing, implementing and overseeing professional development, onboarding, Associate attorney engagement, performance management and staffing/utilization objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with practice and firm leadership in developing, implementing and overseeing professional development, onboarding, Associate attorney engagement, performance management and staffing/utilization objectives
• Develop relationships with individual Associates identify strengths and understand career goals and professional development needs
• Build relationships with partners and serve as a trusted advisor to meet professional development, staffing and practice morale objectives
• Identify and recommend resources to meet professional development requirements
• Work closely with colleagues across various teams to support practice objectives
• Oversee the performance management evaluation process for Associates including but not limited to, soliciting feedback, conducting face-to-face meetings and preparing written performance reviews
• Collaborate with partners and practice leadership on staffing and utilization initiatives ensuring Associates are exposed to a variety of matters and partners while meeting client needs
• Identify, develop and manage various training programs
• Coordinate staffing and work assignments across multiple practice groups as necessary
• Oversee and track Associate vacation schedules to ensure proper staffing to meet client needs
• Compile weekly status reports for practice leaders and partners
• Evaluate and organize team building activities and practice events
• Complete special projects as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• JD preferred
• 5+ years of professional development experience with demonstrated staffing and staff utilization experience
• Prior law firm professional development experience strongly preferred, but will consider candidates with a JD or prior legal practice experience coming from the consulting or education industry
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and managing professional development and training programs
• Ability to thrive in a demanding fast-paced professional services environment
• Advanced project management skills
• Highly motived and outgoing with proven ability to interact with and influence people effectively
• Proficient MS Office skills
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours as required
• Some travel required
• 4 days in office, 1 day remote schedule