Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.

Job Description Summary:

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Business Development & Marketing Manager to work with our Finance & Restructuring and Investment Management Practice Groups in our Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington D.C., or downtown Indianapolis office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing marketing and business growth strategies for the assigned practice groups. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

Job Description:

What you would do:

• Develop and implement a marketing, business development and communications strategy for the assigned groups and professionals
• Work proactively with practice groups and individual lawyers to design and execute business development plans and initiatives
• Conduct client and market analysis and develop and maintain target client lists
• Develop strong consultative relationships with professionals across assigned groups and serve as a connection point for supported professionals
• Become knowledgeable across practices, services provided, trends, market segments, clients served and relevant publications
• Collaborate with attorneys and consultants to prepare for client conversations
• Develop a strategy for content creation and earned and owned media opportunities
• Identify client events, industry conferences, sponsorships and related activities that are consistent with practice and industry strategies
• Collaborate with our writers to ensure that supported groups have collateral materials readily available to support their business development activities
• Help respond to RFPs and other opportunities to present the firm to potential clients
• Serve as a leader across the firm in emphasizing the importance of strategic marketing and business development
• Work to understand the resources across the BDM team and pull in appropriate team members to assist in executing projects

What is expected:

• Strong commitment to client service
• Ability to act as a leader and role model in business development and marketing activities
• Cooperation and the ability to collaborate in a team, including across offices
• Ability to problem solve and use sound judgment
• Demonstrated ability to make effective, thoughtful and timely decisions
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment
• Strong organization and management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Positive and professional demeanor

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off

What is required:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, journalism, communications, or marketing
• 8+ years of marketing and business development experience
• Professional services, law firm or related industry experience preferred
• Experience supporting Finance & Restructuring and/or Investment Management preferred but not required

Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!

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