Business Development Manager u2013 Private Equity and Energy

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King & Spalding, a leading global law firm, seeks a Business Development (BD) Manager to support our Private Equity and Energy teams, which sit within our Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) Practice Group. The role, which is based in Houston, requires working closely with peers on our Energy and PE BD teams and alongside Energy and PE Leadership to support pitches and proposals, directory and award submissions,\u00A0events and other strategic initiatives.\u00A0 This person will also work closely with colleagues across the firm\u2019s Marketing Department.The ideal candidate is forward-thinking, energetic and detail oriented, brings substantive knowledge and has at least six years\u2019 experience in a comparable role at a law firm or similar professional services environment.\u00A0 We are looking for a self-starter who is energized by an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment, thinks beyond the day-to-day, works collegially and collaboratively with colleagues, and is hands-on in approach.The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. Eligible employees may participate in King & Spalding\u2019s comprehensive benefit program, including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, discount programs, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Candidates will have the following responsibilities:\u00A0 Lead and draft content for RFPs and pitches, including coordination with other business developers Support business development leads on cross-selling opportunities for the Private Equity and Energy practices across the firm, including executing a range of go-to-market strategies around these opportunities and collaborating with Business Development Managers for other K&S practice areas and industry initiatives on these opportunities Help support client targeting program for supported areas, including prompting and monitoring pursuit activities, and tracking and reporting on results Conduct strategic research on potential clients, competitors, and practice developments to identify business trends and opportunities and ensure that K&S is optimally positioned to grow market share Assist business development leads with team meetings, including, preparing materials and speakers, and project management of actions coming from meetings Work with business development leads to create and maintain materials to support pitches and proposals Coordinate firm-hosted business development events, including receptions, client entertainment outings, substantive presentations, webinars, etc., working closely with participating lawyers and Marketing Dept. colleagues on invitation list development, event materials, participant tracking, engagement, on-site management, and targeted follow-up activities Identify and facilitate K&S participation in sponsorships, conferences, memberships and other key profile-building opportunities for the practice, office and individual lawyers in each Manage legal directory and league ranking submissions, and assist the PR team in the generation of matters and other information for awards submissions Create and maintain other relevant marketing collateralREQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALITIES:\u00A0Key Attributes Include:\u00A0 Flexible, forward thinking, proactive, energetic and detail-oriented team player Professional, yet approachable, demeanor, with comfort and competence both in dealing with senior lawyers and working collaboratively with other lawyers and business services throughout the firm Excellent project management skills, with keen attention to detail and an ability to prioritize and execute multiple ongoing tasks often under tight deadlines An ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment An effective change management approach \u201CTeam player\u201D mentality with great collegiality and who responds well to an evolving environment and is willing to be flexible and lend support where needed Superior presentation, writing, and verbal communication skills Candidates should have well-developed Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, and be proficient in contact relationship management databases, such as Microsoft Dynamics Candidates are required to have a bachelor\u2019s degreeWe are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2000 lawyers and business professionals in 23 offices worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.\u00A0King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.\u00A0

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King & Spalding LLP.
Website : http://www.kslaw.com