Senior Manager, Business Development

Senior Manager, Business Development

Chicago, IL, USWashington DC, DC, USNew York, NY, US

May 1, 2025

Dentons US LLP is recruiting for a Senior Manager, Business Development (BD) for its litigation practice and insurance sector group. The individual in this position is expected to create and implement outside-the-box business development and marketing strategies to generate new client relationships, expand current client relationships, and enhance the brand recognition of these practices.

Responsibilities

Work with partners and professionals to provide, create, prepare and coordinate sales proposals/pitches and responses to Requests for Proposals

Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of practice and industry expertise and client relationships to operate as a strategic advisor to department leadership, and litigation BD team members to grow Firm business through marketing and strategic initiatives highlighting the Firm’s work and offerings

Develop an annual budget for the practice; monitor and track marketing and BD expenditures for expense management purposes; and review expense requests

Conduct market analysis, industry and competitive intelligence research, and prepare reports to generate and support BD opportunities

As the subject matter expert, generate content, create and maintain marketing materials, and work with the communications team to identify and leverage marketing and media relations opportunities

Manage and mentor a team of BD professionals offering guidance and sharing your deep knowledge of BD activities to prepare them to advance in their careers

Assist with the onboarding of new laterals, including the creation of biographies; work with the communications team on announcements

Support the development, publishing and promotion of thought leadership

Oversee the strategy and drafting of Chambers USA and other rankings and directories submissions

Generate ideas for and work with the events team to execute seminars, webinars and other client events

Develop high-level partnering relationships with industry associations and consultants to identify connections, speaking and conference presentation opportunities and sources of new business referrals

Leverage marketing technology tools and other knowledge management resources to increase prospect identification and internal information sharing

Other duties as may be assigned

Experience & Qualifications

10+ years of business development experience in a professional services industry, with preference given to law firm experience

Minimum of five years’ supervisory/management experience required

Knowledge of core business development principles including marketing, client-facing communications, internal communications, public relations, seminar/event planning, branding, market research, competitive intelligence, credentials and RFP response preparation

Experience dealing with global marketing issues and sensitivities

Highly motivated self-starter who is able to handle a variety of projects that require tight deadlines

Proficient at making connections between people, issue-spotting, and possess a strong intellectual curiosity about the business of law

Highly organized and possess strong creative abilities and excellent writing skills, as well as the ability to think strategically and analytically

Able to work with higher levels of management in the firm and work well as part of a team

Legal training is a plus but not a requirement

Salary

New York Only DOE: $190,000 - $220,000

Washington DC Only DOE: $175,000 - $210,000

Chicago Only DOE: $170,000 - $200,000

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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