Business Development Manager - Intellectual Property

Ambition has partnered with global law firm Reed Smith in the search for Business Development Manager - Intellectual Property.

Location:

Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Pittsburgh, PA

The Business Development Manager supports the Intellectual Property practice group to drive its business development and marketing efforts. This will involve identifying, formulating and implementing business development and marketing strategies that complement similar initiatives across regions where the firm has a presence.

This is a hands-on role and involves taking ownership of the development of key credentials and leading on client pitch opportunities. Communication is important in this role as the Business Development Manager will lead engagement and implementation efforts for strategic BD priorities and find effective ways to raise the profile of the practice group internally and externally (with the support of the Communications team).

The successful candidate will work largely autonomously in terms of the day-to-day business of practice group marketing and business development but also collaboratively with the business development professionals supporting the practice groups, as well as other industry groups, in other regions on joined up projects, to ensure that all practice group-related marketing is coordinated across the firm's global platform.

The position sits within a growing and energetic firm-wide marketing team of professionals. This is a high-profile role and we are looking for someone who has the gravitas and subject matter expertise to drive growth, influence and motivate partners across the practice group and successfully assist in building client relationships and brand.

A proactive and enthusiastic approach with the ability to work with little supervision is also key. The successful candidate should be a confident and effective communicator, with the ability to offer ideas at practice meetings and draft clear and accurate copy. This role includes the supervision of one BD coordinator.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in marketing or business development, including significant interaction with partners; law firm experience required.
• Client-facing experience strongly preferred.
• Cross-border experience desirable but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of the legal industry and substantive business development practices, with proven experience in a law firm environment.
• Solid commercial acumen and awareness of business and legal trends affecting firm clients.

Pay rangesThis represents the presently anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith's pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

• Pittsburgh, Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta - $125,000-$160,000
• Chicago - $139,000-$170,000
• Boston - $148,000 - $180,000

Employee benefits overview

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Virtual Health Services
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Lyra Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Family Leave (for eligible Exempt and Non-Exempt staff)
• Transportation Benefit
• Back-up Child Care Services
• College Coach Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Sick Time (for Exempt staff)
• Paid Time Off (available to all full-time, non-temporary employees)

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401(k) plan.

Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer with Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork & Respect, Innovation, and Impact. Reed Smith also provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with law, including in the application and interview process.