Legal Writing

Our elite global law firm client is seeking to recruit a Client Proposals Supervisor to oversee the drafting of client proposals and engagement letters in accordance with internal policies and outside counsel guidelines and supervise junior team members.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the drafting of client proposals and engagement letters in accordance with internal policies and outside counsel guidelines and supervise junior team members
• Draft engagement letter in accordance with firm and client policies and legal standards
• Oversee department staffing to ensure deliverables are handled timely and accurately
• Oversee the work of junior team members
• Manage budgeting and forecasting for the department and produce financial reports for senior management
• Develop procedures to track and manage engagement letters documentation and compliance
• Manage day-to-day department operations
• Interact effectively with external clients and internal stakeholders
• Serve as the subject matter expert for client engagement information requests
• Manage the collection of required client waiver and engagement documentation
• Supervise junior team members, provide mentorship and professional development and spearhead team recruiting efforts

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree; JD preferred but not required
• 5+ years of experience drafting client engagement letters/agreements at a law firm
• Minimum 1 year of team supervisory experience
• Advanced project management and time management skills
• Advance writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to travel as required

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit a New Business Proposal Specialist to manage and draft responses to RFPs, new business proposals and pitches in collaboration with firm partners, business development colleagues and key firm stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and draft responses to RFPs, new business proposals and pitches in collaboration with firm partners, business development colleagues and key firm stakeholders
• Serve as subject matter expert on firm and partner capabilities and expertise
• Work closely with public relations, design and writing/editorial staff to product clear and compelling pitches and proposals to advance business development objectives
• Conduct industry, company and market research to support new proposal development
• Build relationships with internal departments to gather relevant information for new business proposals
• Maintain and update pitch / proposal databases and libraries
• Assist with best practices and process improvements
• Assist with special projects as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4+ years of marketing or business development experience in the legal or professional services industry
• Fundamental understanding of the pitch and proposal development process
• Demonstrated experience drafting compelling pitches, proposals and RFP responses
• Advanced writing, editing, proofreading and research skills
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex data and information
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills
• Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders
• Fundamental knowledge of marketing and business development concepts and processes