Pitches & Proposals Manager (Temporary/Contract)

US Offices & Unit•Chicago, IL

2d•$109,300 - $190,675•Hybrid

About The Position

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Pitches & Proposals Manager to join our Business Development team. Reporting to the Director of Pitches & Proposals, the Manager will play an integral role in driving firm growth and revenues through the development of winning client-focused pitches, strategy and best practices. Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position can be resident in any one of our Chicago , Los Angeles , Philadelphia or Washington, DC offices with a hybrid 3 day in-office working arrangement . This position is a long-term temporary contract opportunity .

Requirements

A proven professional with strong strategic thinking and execution skills, with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrable pitch, panel RFP and/or practice generation experience.
Experience in professional services, preferably in a law firm environment, with the ability to work across time zones and with global team (as needed).
Legal business development and marketing experience highly desired.
Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build trusted relationships.
A creative eye and ability to think outside of the box to developing tailored, client-centered narratives.
A data-driven mind set with strong financial acumen, analytical, and project management and ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
Very strong knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.
Self-starter and entrepreneurial spirit, yet highly collaborative in working with colleagues across departments, offices, and skill levels.
Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university

Nice To Haves

Graphic design experience, at any level, is a valuable plus.
Experience with proposal generation software a plus.

Responsibilities

Strategic Pitch Development Lead the development of high-priority cross-practice pitches, proposals, and panel RFPs across key industries and global regions.
Manage multiple RFP responses and pitches simultaneously, coordinating submissions across various channels, including online procurement portals (i.e., PERSUIT, Priori, etc.).
Collaborate closely with partners, lawyers, firm leadership and BD colleagues to craft compelling, client-centric narratives that highlight the firm’s strengths and differentiators.
Translate technical legal expertise into persuasive, value-driven language tailored to each opportunity.
Develop and manage standard templates for pitches and proposals, including templates for cover letters, executive summaries, and follow-up communications.
Content, Systems & AI Innovation Contribute to the development and implementation of the firm’s pitch generation and proposal automation software, ensuring content accuracy, organization and adoption across the BD team.
Lead the development and continued governance of the firm’s content repository in SharePoint and Foundation, ensuring materials are current, categorized, and easily accessible to partners and BD colleagues.
Leadership, Collaboration & Training Manage and mentor team members, effectively delegating responsibilities, and overseeing the quality of their work while successfully balancing and advancing own work deliverables.
Collaborate across various functional teams in support of meeting client deliverables and RFP requirements (e.g., Office of General Counsel, Business Operations, Due Diligence, etc.).
Provide coaching and training to junior team members and cross-functional colleagues on proposal development, writing, and process improvement.
Process & Quality Management Develop and refine standardized templates for proposals, cover letters, executive summaries, and post-submission communications.
Identify and drive continuous improvement in proposal workflows—reducing turnaround times while maintaining precision, creativity, and impact.
Track and analyze monthly department-wide pitch data to identify trends, measure effectiveness and inform strategic decision-making leading to improved win rates.