Senior Manager, Business Development (Antitrust)
About The Position
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for a leading law firm seeking a Senior Manager, Business Development to support its Antitrust Practice Group within the Litigation Department. This role is highly visible and strategically important. The Senior Manager will partner closely with antitrust practice leadership to elevate market positioning, deepen client relationships, and drive thoughtful growth initiatives in a competitive and closely watched legal market. Success requires deep familiarity with law firm business development , credibility with partners, and the judgment to operate effectively in complex, high-stakes litigation practices. Candidates must bring current law firm experience and a demonstrated record of career stability and longevity .
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a focus on marketing, business, or law
- 10+ years of professional experience in business development or marketing within a law firm or comparable professional services environment
- Current law firm experience supporting a Litigation practice (required)
- Direct experience supporting Antitrust or competition practices (required)
- 5+ years of management experience within a law firm environment
- Demonstrated understanding of law firm operations and sophisticated corporate client expectations
- Proven record of job longevity and professional continuity
Nice To Haves
- Advanced knowledge of legal and professional services marketing trends, tools, and technologies
- Strong strategic instincts and ability to advise partners on market positioning and client development
- Experience leading teams, mentoring junior professionals, and managing complex initiatives
- Foundational understanding of antitrust and litigation concepts and how they translate into client value
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of editorial precision
- Strategic planning and execution in complex practice environments
- Partner and stakeholder relationship management
- High-quality proposal and pitch development
- Strong attention to detail and project discipline
- Ability to operate confidently in high-visibility, partner-facing roles
Responsibilities
- Design and execute business development and marketing strategies in close collaboration with antitrust partners, litigation leadership, and cross-functional teams
- Support key client development initiatives by monitoring antitrust, competition, and regulatory trends , as well as competitive intelligence
- Coordinate directly with partners and stakeholders to produce high-quality pitches, proposals, and RFP responses that reflect practice strengths and market positioning
- Collaborate with global business development colleagues to identify and pursue cross-selling and client expansion opportunities
- Develop, maintain, and refine practice marketing materials, including practice descriptions, website content, experience lists, and credentials
- Evaluate, manage, and execute sponsorships and strategic partnerships , ensuring alignment with practice goals and measurable return on investment
- Coordinate and prepare submissions for legal rankings, awards, and industry recognition
- Plan and oversee client events, seminars, and conferences in support of relationship-building and thought leadership
- Partner with marketing and communications teams on media relations, digital content, and profile-raising initiatives
- Contribute to department-wide efforts to improve business development processes, tools, and best practices
Benefits
- Full benefits package + annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
