King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape. The Senior Business Development Manager - Special Matters and Government Investigations Practice works closely with the Director of Business Development to support initiatives and special projects. This person will also work closely with colleagues across the firm’s global Marketing and Business Development Department. The ideal candidate is flexible and enjoys virtual team across workstreams. Responsibilities: Initiatives & Special Projects: Work with the Practice Group Leaders of Special Matters and Government Investigations on developing and executing BD strategies aligned with firm and practice priorities. Support the Practice Group Leaders of the Government Matters and Regulation Practice, as needed. Collaborate with senior lawyers and the business development team on visibility and practice initiatives, cross-selling opportunities and special projects. Collaborate with other Business Services Departments, including Recruiting, Pricing, Pro Bono, on cross-team projects. Collaborate with the business development team to adopt change management strategies and continued maintenance and tracking of key data to increase attorney adoption of Foundation, the firm’s experience management system. Position the firm’s strengths in the marketplace and coordinate efforts by junior team members on thought leadership, rankings/awards, and pitches and proposals. Lead firm-hosted business development events, including receptions, client entertainment outings, substantive presentations, webinars, etc., working closely with participating lawyers and Marketing Dept. colleagues on invitation list development, event materials, participant tracking, engagement, on-site management, and targeted follow-up activities. Provide cross-functional support when necessary. We foster a culture of mutual support that allows the team to flex and thrive during peak volume. Process Monitoring and Improvement: Work with the Directors of Business Development in creating, troubleshooting and implementing new processes and procedures. Support the Business Development Leadership to ensure that department processes are documented to ensure effective onboarding/training and knowledge transfer across team. Draft and oversee project plans with clearly defined deliverables and resource requirements, coordinate work streams, track and communicate progress and identify obstacles and ensure they are addressed. Monitor the budget and provide support as needed. Support process oriented projects for the firm’s systems including BDHub (CRM), Foundation, and the website.