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Business Development Director

Job description

We are delighted to be working with a global law firm to recruit a Marketing & Business Development Director professional to lead their America's Litigation, Arbitration & Employment group. This is a senior position within the firm and will join the existing Marketing & BD leadership team. 


The role will lead on all aspect of the Marketing & Business Development strategy for the group, leading a decent sized team of 10 marketing professionals within the Litigation, Arbitration & Employment group.

 

We would very much like to engage in conversation with Marketing professionals who have experience within the LAE area and who have managed teams previously within the Legal sector. Team and cultural fit is a hugely important aspect of the decision making process for the firm, so would welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with current Senior Managers/Associate Directors who are seeking their first Director position as well as those who are already operating at Director level.

 

 

Overview of some duties included within Marketing & Business Development Director role include;

  • Development of the LAE Business Development & Marketing strategy and business plan for the group, working with the Global Director to ensure alignment across multiple jurisdictions. You will also have a tailored plan for the America's market specifically.
  • Leading the existing Marketing & BD team, providing strategic support and guidance to individuals within the team, taking accountability and a keen interest in professional development of the staff within your team.
  • Identifying and advising the firm on potential cross selling opportunities for the LAE group. You will also work in tandem with the partners and key client managers to enhance the service the firm provides.
  • Taking ownership of the Marketing & BD budgets, consulting and working with practice leaders, setting short term and long term objectives and goals. Take a proactive approach in reporting on the progress of these through the year.
  • Implementation of the campaigns programme, putting together innovative content ideas that will continue to raise the firms profile within specific targeted markets.
  • Be involved with global LAE specific projects working with colleagues within the LAE area around the EMEA region.

 

The firm operates a hybrid working policy, with 3 days in the office and 2 flexible working days per week, We would also like to highlight the firm's culture and working environment within the Washington D.C. office as a big selling point for the firm. 


Another really positive aspect to highlight is that this role has been created due to internal promotion, therefore enhancing this position as a role that can provide mid-long term career growth and development for the right individual.

 

If you would be interested in discussing further, please click apply or contact Ben Curle directly.

 

Email: ben.curle@ambitionsearch.com

Telephone: +1 212 540-9207

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