US Business Development Manager – Dispute Resolution

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer • New York, NY

1d • $140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

MBD is a dynamic, global team that encompasses business development , research analysts, brand, marketing, and communications experts. By working collaboratively, our team crafts Freshfields' client strategy, conducts analysis of sophisticated business issues, targets new business opportunities, develops compelling proposals, and creates content and marketing campaigns that lead our digital presence. Together, we define the client experience and shape the perception of Freshfields around the globe.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 5-7+ years’ experience working for a professional services firm with a particular focus on litigation
• Familiarity with litigation databases and other resources like Bloomberg Law; Pacer; Courthouse News; West Monitor; and Law360.
• Strong emotional intelligence, independent thinking and execution, and sound judgment
• Excellent collaboration skills, with a focus on building strong relationships internally and externally
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills and demonstrated capabilities to manage multiple deadlines, changing project criteria, and maintaining calm under pressure
• Excellent written, presentation and oral communications skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and high expectations
• Natural curiosity and dedication to learning; passion to grow into a well-rounded business development practitioner

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GenerativeAI tools is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Help identify and respond to the specific challenges and opportunities for the US litigation and investigations practices
• Identify strategies for new business opportunities by staying informed about clients' present and emerging needs and the issues and trends in their industries and by monitoring litigation alerts.
• Support and execute the US litigation and investigations marketing and business development strategy by being visible, credible and using strong influencing skills to engage the practice group or sectors in the strategy to advance business development activities effectively across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and manage compelling proposals and pitches to respond to fast turn-around bids, strategic panels, or other opportunities
• Maintain the quality and accuracy of each practice’s collateral materials, experience lists, and related marketing resources.
• Produce and oversee US litigation and investigations specific content, campaigns, events and relevant directory and award submissions to increase engagement with key clients and enhance the personal brands of leading practitioners and the firm’s global reputation
• Maintain a strong understanding of how AI tools, including Gen AI products, can be used to support and where appropriate automate horizon scanning, research and other functions of the role. Over time, take responsibility for identifying, adopting and leveraging the firm's suite of Gen AI tools to deliver better MBD support, more efficiently.
• Assist in managing and strategically deploy the US DR MBD budget.
• Mentor and guide junior colleagues on live work projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees