Marketing & Business Development Manager - Technology Sector
About The Position
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Manager to help drive the growth and market profile of its global Technology sector. Working closely with the Sector Head, sector leadership, partners, and colleagues across the global Marketing & Business Development function, the manager will shape and execute initiatives that deepen client relationships, strengthen the firm's market position, and support strategic objectives. This highly visible, collaborative role sits at the intersection of business development, marketing, client engagement, and thought leadership. The manager will lead and coordinate strategic client targeting, pitches and pursuits, profile-raising campaigns, thought leadership programs, industry conferences and events, and cross-practice growth opportunities. The role involves working across innovative and rapidly evolving areas of the global technology industry and translating industry trends and client needs into effective marketing and business development initiatives. The position reports to the Senior Marketing and Business Development Manager for Sectors. The successful candidate will bring project management and communication skills, commercial acumen, intellectual curiosity about the technology sector, and the ability to build trust with partners, lawyers, and colleagues around the world in a fast-paced environment. The role follows a hybrid schedule of four days in the office and one day working remotely from home. Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; flexibility for additional hours and occasional travel is required.
Requirements
- Five or more years of relevant experience in business development, marketing, communications, and/or proposals within a legal or similar professional services environment.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Excellent strategic and commercial awareness and a proactive mindset for helping lawyers identify and capitalize on opportunities.
- Pragmatic, diplomatic, and resourceful, with the ability to adapt to different situations and personalities.
- Ability to motivate and coach team members in support of the firm’s M&BD goals.
- Commitment to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and developing others.
- Ability to think and act strategically and proactively.
- Effective communication skills, tact and diplomacy, excellent writing skills, and close attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams in a professional environment.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Flexibility to work additional hours and travel occasionally.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting technology-related clients, practices, or sectors.
- A degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
- Post-graduate qualifications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Technology sector leadership and the sector M&BD team to develop and execute strategic business development and marketing plans supporting sector growth and firm priorities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Technology sector leaders, providing market intelligence, strategic recommendations, and business development support.
- Support the development and mentoring of junior team members.
- Manage and coordinate sector pitches, proposals, and RFP responses, ensuring strategic positioning, compelling messaging, and high-quality deliverables.
- Identify and evaluate market opportunities, emerging trends, and priority client targets to support revenue growth.
- Develop and maintain sector resources, credentials, experience databases, and client-facing marketing materials.
- Collaborate with lawyers and M&BD colleagues on cross-practice and cross-sector business development opportunities.
- Manage integrated marketing and communications initiatives, including thought leadership, client-facing content, industry insights, and legal directory and award submissions.
- Coordinate and execute client events, webinars, roundtables, Technology industry conferences, sponsorships, and association activities.
- Advance strategic client development through client and market analysis, identifying growth opportunities, contributing to account planning, and tracking business development activity, pipeline performance, and sector metrics.
- Support sector working groups and facilitate communication and knowledge sharing across the global Technology sector team.
- Contribute to sector and firmwide M&BD projects, identify process improvements, and share best practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
