Business Development Manager (Intellectual Property) at Michael Page International Inc

• Excellent mentorship available from senior leadership!
• Competitive salary and benefits package
About Our Client

Our client is a global law firm focused on bringing legal certainty in a changing world. They deliver excellent client service by using their global capabilities to help them pursue the right opportunities which means their clients benefit from long and lasting relationships.
Job Description
• Meet with practice group leaders and partners to identify and track business development opportunities with new and current clients
• Manage RFP/proposal responses for the IP Group and prepare customized pitch documents and presentation materials.
• Proactively assisting in developing business development plans in conjunction with IP Group partners, practice group chairs, and the senior BDM.
• Coach partners and senior associates in profile-raising and business development strategies
• Monitor and report on industry trends and issues impacting key clients and practice-specific developments that offer new opportunities in the form of pitches, alerts, webinars, and events.
• Partnering with Research and Information Services and Finance on business development-related client research and litigation monitoring for opportunities to pitch IP work to current firm clients.
• Research and evaluate referral sources, sponsorship opportunities, and speaking engagements to help raise the profile of the IP Group.
• Preparing directory submissions for Chambers, Legal 500, etc.
• Maintain appropriate website content, including regular edits to attorney bios, and updating representative matters lists.
• Work with the Events team on virtual and in-person IP-related events, including strategic targeting and tracking and reporting ROI.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
• Degree level educated
• 8 to 10 years of business development and marketing experience, preferably with law firm experience
• Excellent writer and editor capable of generating first drafts that require minimal revision
• Excellent market segmentation, targeting, positioning, and business development planning skills
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and team-building skills
• Superior project management skills
• Strong communicator - persuasive speaker
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with legal databases and software solutions
What's on Offer
• Join a team focused on finding people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial, and responsible mindset that our client aims to bring to every interaction
• Hybrid, NY-based opportunity
• Competitive compensation package