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We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.\nIf you thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, we invite you to consider joining our Commercial department in our Houston office as a Manager: Business Development.\nThe Manager: Business Development will support our Litigation practices, with a primary focus on our Houston and Commercial Litigation practices, as well as other practices as required. In this role, you will help drive growth across high-stakes litigation and regulatory matters. You will collaborate with lawyers who pair sophisticated advocacy with deep industry insight to deliver integrated strategies for leading energy companies, financial institutions, manufacturers, and emerging market participants. This is an opportunity to shape go-to-market initiatives for practices that tackle multi-forum disputes, class actions, MDLs, and regulatory scrutiny, and to partner with a team recognized for its practical judgment, creativity, and business acumen. You will play a pivotal role in translating technical subject matter into compelling market narratives, building profile through thought leadership and strategic campaigns, and positioning the practices as first-choice counsel for clients facing bet-the-company risks and evolving regulatory expectations.\nResponsibilities\nEssential Functions:\nBusiness Plans & Infrastructure\nDevelops and supports annual marketing and business development business plan development focused on priorities outlined by firm leaders and/or assigned teams, including thought leadership platforms, communications, and client outreach\nCollaborate with Business Development & Marketing department leadership and group leaders to develop annual budgets to support initiatives outlined in business plan(s) or as outlined by leadership, including specifying key strategic and tactical objectives and means to achieve annual goals\nManage day-to-day responsibilities to ensure that assignments and projects are properly managed and in alignment with the firm’s overall strategic efforts, and that service to clients is exceptional\nSupport the onboarding and integration of lateral lawyers \nBusiness Development & Profile Raising Initiatives\nDevelop and support the implementation of key BD initiatives, including priority client targeting and campaigns, client satisfaction, client seminars, roadshows, and networking events, as well as other initiatives to enhance business development efforts \nEngage in research and analysis and competitive intelligence-gathering\nSupport the collection and maintenance of CRM-based contact and other data for marketing planning and for mailing lists\nSupport in the collection and reporting of matter experience \nPartners with BD&M colleagues to facilitate the completion of directory submissions; regional surveys; league table/industry survey content; specific lawyer and practice awards and accolades; and other profile-raising initiatives on behalf of the industry group\nSupport coordination of business development training for lawyers\nPitches & Proposals & Marketing Materials\nManages responses to RFPs, and pitch, presentation, and other opportunities via the development of written proposal and presentation materials for the practice group and liaise with others when relevant\nDevelop new marketing brochures and edit and refine existing ones; maintain practice descriptions in BD&M-shared systems\nPeriodically review and consult with lawyers regarding their bios and practice descriptions to ensure that they are current\nLocal Office Support\nWhen relevant, provide support for seminars, sponsorships, and other events and initiatives pursued by the firm in the local office\nWhen relevant, support the onboarding and integration of lateral lawyers \nOther\nAssist with the supervision and training of more junior team members\nPerforms other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives\nQualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes\nEducation/Training/Certifications:\nBachelor’s degree in related field Professional Experience\nSix or more years of demonstrated success in a marketing, research, management, and/or communications-related field, either in the professional services (e.g., law, accounting, or consulting) or in a comparable position(s) in the corporate, trade association, or academic sectors\nTechnical Skills:\nProficiency in Microsoft Office products\nPerformance Traits: \nStrong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors\nAbility to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm\nAbility to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities\nMust be a self-starter with a high level of initiative\nStrong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment \nStrong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects \nMaintains confidentiality and exercises discretion\nExercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills\nFamiliarity with accepted research techniques and databases typically used for competitive intelligence in a professional services company\nDemonstrated good judgment, a team-first orientation, meticulous and results driven\nManagement Accountabilities:\nDemonstrates leadership and supervisory experience including managing projects and workflows, effectively leveraging BD&M team support as needed\nManages processes for direct reports in relation to performance appraisals, annual compensation, goal setting and performance counseling\nLeads by example, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to BD&M team members\nOperational budget analysis and recommendations\nConducts analysis of staffing levels and participation in the recruitment process\nAble to determine and implement change processes to improve workflow efficiencies\nProcess- and service-oriented with strong leadership and project management skills\nAble to set priorities and delegate in an efficient manner\nAnalysis of staffing levels and requests for assistance\nOperational budget analysis and recommendations\nPhysical Requirements:\nMay require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.\nMay require travel to other offices as needed\nThis description is not exhaustive, and the Firm may modify it at any time at its sole discretion; nothing herein creates an employment contract or alters the at-will nature of employment.\nWe offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.\nWe are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or interview, please email . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.\nMayer Brown works with select external search firms that have been vetted against our standards. Firms without a contract or agreement with Mayer Brown are not authorized to represent that they are working with the Firm, nor are they entitled to placement fees. Mayer Brown does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruiters. 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