Posted: September 19, 2023

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.​

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As the Marketing & Business Development (MBD) Manager for the firm’s New York office, you will enjoy a highly visible position providing regional marketing and business development assistance to a large full-service AMLAW 100 ranked law firm. You will report to the Director of Marketing & Business Development. Your responsibilities will include coaching attorneys on marketing & business development strategies, as well as an active role in the execution and follow-up of such strategies, supporting local pitch and marketing efforts, and coordinating events and local outreach. You will work with the New York Office Managing Partners (OMPs) to support the office and local practice groups. You will also collaborate with the National Practice Development Team in support of department initiatives.​

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

On any given day, you will:

• Work with the OMPs in collaboration with National Practice Development Team as appropriate, on the development and execution of marketing and business development research and planning for the local/regional markets and individual lawyers.
• Develop and respond to RFP and pitches, including gathering input from attorneys and other information sources, drafting qualifications/value propositions, and coaching attorneys on strategy and follow-up as well as pitch meeting prep and related activities.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of strategic sponsorships, conferences, and memberships of local organizations.
• Drive coordination and planning of local events, including working with attorneys to plan content, development of targeted mailing lists to ensure key audience inclusion and development of materials, develop and assist in the execution of follow-up plan to ensure best possible ROI.
• You will also ensure facility logistics are well-coordinated and adequate.
• Assist in the management and collection of representative experience and business development actions using experience management databases and CRM systems (e.g. Knowledge Management).
• Conduct research on industries, companies, clients, and prospects.
• Supervise Senior Coordinator, ensuring he/she is effectively meeting their goals, performing at their best, and learning new skills.
• Drive and manage specialty initiatives and Industry groups, as needed. ​

YOU HAVE:

• 7+ years of experience in a similar position within a law firm environment.
• An understanding of the legal industry—market opportunities, competition, service offerings and competitive advantages—particularly in the New York market.
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills, including the ability to communicate complicated subject matter clearly; persuasive presentation skills; a talent for listening actively and well.An ability to be practical and focused while thinking creatively.
• A hands-on with a proven “make it happen” mindset; demonstrated resourcefulness and self-directed behavior.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook – knowledge of Interaction, iManage, Qorus Breeze, Foundation a plus.The ability to travel, as required.

​WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our allied professionals are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.​

MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:

With more than 900 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Seyfarth Shaw maintains good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Seyfarth is an EO Employer –M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $175,000 annually. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.​We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). ​This position is based in New York, NY 10018

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