Business Development Manager - Financial Transactions

Haynes and Boone, LLP•New York, NY

17d•$150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success. Located at the iconic 30 Rockefeller Plaza, our New York Office serves clients in banking and finance, real estate, technology, aviation, and energy and renewables and facilitates cross-border work across Asia, Latin America, and other global markets. Our energetic team of lawyers are widely recognized in their practice areas by Chambers USA (Chambers and Partners), New York Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), Benchmark Litigation (2021), and the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America directory published by Woodward/White, Inc. Our New York team holds itself to the highest standards and believes in a culture of hard work, teamwork and inclusivity. We also believe in giving back to the local community, with lawyers serving in leadership roles with many local civic organizations. We are committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects our communities, and we seek highly motivated lawyers and staff who value our culture of respect and teamwork. This exempt position’s primary role is to provide both strategic and tactical business development support for several practices within the Financial Transactions Department and will ideally work from our New York office.

Requirements

At least 7 years of marketing, promotion, or related experience required.
Law firm or professional services experience preferred.
Strong computer proficiency a must, with particular knowledge of InterAction, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and a variety of leading edge competitive and business intelligence tools.
An insatiable intellectual curiosity and a desire to become completely immersed in the business of the group(s) assigned to the individual.
Strong writing, proofreading and verbal communication skills.
Flexible and organized with the ability to deal with many different personalities, multiple demands, and the pressure of meeting deadlines.
Strong work ethic and clear understanding of client service and working as a member of a team.
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment is a must.
A sense of urgency, ability to efficiently manage time and attention to detail are required.
Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Business.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute group marketing/business development strategies, plans and projects.
Assist in identifying and evaluating new business opportunities and targets, facilitating cross-selling initiatives, participating in client-specific target teams, maintaining sales pipeline, and supporting deal/case tracking.
Support all group RFP/RFI/Proposal/Pitch opportunities.
Manage awards, recognitions, and ranking submissions.
Work with the Public Relations group to secure effective exposure to the media for the group, its leading attorneys and accomplishments.
Ensure group business development and marketing initiatives are being executed at the local, regional and national level.
Coordinate and manage group events, sponsorship activities, advertisements, speaking engagements, etc., in conjunction with the firm’s Events Specialists.
Manage multiple high-profile annual conference sponsorships with private events and activities.
Develop and manage the group business development and marketing budget(s).
Perform other related duties as assigned.