Senior Manager – Intellectual Property Practice Area Support
About The Position
The Business & Practice Development Senior Manager will lead strategic, operational and practice management initiatives in support of the firm’s Intellectual Property (IP) practice area, including patent prosecution, patent litigation, trademark & copyright, and technology & privacy groups. This role will collaborate closely with attorneys, practice leaders, and firm leadership to drive business development, enhance client service delivery, and support practice growth. The Senior Manager will also play a key role in aligning marketing, business development, and practice operations efforts with the firm’s broader strategic goals, while ensuring the IP practice runs efficiently and effectively.
Requirements
- Minimum 6–8 years of experience in legal marketing, business development, or practice management, preferably in an Am Law 100 firm or professional services environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing people and leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong understanding of IP legal services and market dynamics.
- Excellent project management, communication, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CRM and document management systems a plus.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; additional preference given to advanced degree or JD.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team supporting the IP practice across business development and practice operations.
- Develop and implement strategic plans in partnership with practice leadership to drive growth and client engagement.
- Serve as a liaison between the IP practice and administrative departments to support cross-functional initiatives.
- Oversee pitches, RFPs, rankings submissions, and marketing content, including website, tailored to IP services.
- Manage IP-focused events, CLEs, sponsorships, and thought leadership initiatives.
- Ensure effective use of CRM, experience databases, and other tools to enhance client service and operational efficiency.
- Monitor market trends and client developments to inform priorities.
- Support practice operations including workload allocation, knowledge management, and experience tracking.
- Partner on budgeting, forecasting, and performance analytics for the IP group.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
