Job Description

• This is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needse take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.
• The Firm has a range of diversity initiatives including our  firm (PHANs), Women’s Initiative, and PH Balanced.  These initiatives provide a firmwide forum to share experiences, as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm more inclusive.  Learn more about our Global Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness Initiatives

Responsibilities Duties:

• We have an exciting opening for an Associate Director, Business Development in our New York office supporting our Energy and Infrastructure practice group. 
• The Associate Director, Business Development supports the overall business development and marketing efforts of the Firm by helping to create and execute strategic activities related specifically to the Energy and Infrastructure practice across multiple markets, clients, and geographies.
• In this capacity, the Associate Director, Business Development will:
• Support the Energy and Infrastructure’s key client efforts and work with stakeholders on the development and execution of meaningful strategic business development and marketing initiatives;
• Develop strategic business development and marketing plans including goals, action items, and deadlines. Advise and collaborate with partners, the Business Development, Marketing, and Communications teams, as well as other internal stakeholders in the development and execution of these plans;
• Draft and prepare thoughtful written proposals, pitches, and other communications to clients, prospective clients, and related third party organizations;
• Drive content-driven campaign strategy designed to generate new business opportunities;
• Collaborate with the global business development team on the identification and pursuit of cross-selling initiatives, in addition to other internal stakeholders on the development and execution of business development and marketing plans;
• Collaborate and assist the Latin America Working Group with Business Development strategy and branding;
• Gather intelligence on legal industry trends to provide an overview of the competitive landscape and explore opportunities;
• Support the practice's key client efforts and work with colleagues on best practice to ensure the identification, development, and growth of high-value services to key clients;
• Plan and oversee seminars, events, and other targeted marketing activities related to the Energy and Infrastructure practice;
• Work with the Business Development Digital Marketing and Social Media teams in driving content-driven campaign strategy designed to generate new business opportunities; and
• Help practice group leaders manage relevant business development budgets;
• Collaborate with PR & Communications on way to increase the practice and lawyers profile with the media;
• Travel as needed to support initiatives and participate in activities;
• Act as a lead on additional related projects within the Department or Firm as assigned; and
• Support all profile raising efforts for the Energy and Infrastructure team, including writing annual director and award nominations and writing and maintaining current content on Firm website.

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of technologies, developments, trends and literature related to legal and professional services marketing fields;
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, document management, and CRM systems;
• Expert proficiency in oral and written communications with strong editing, proofreading, grammar and research skills, along with the ability to turn data into useful deliverables;
• Solid understanding of the needs and expectations of law firm operations and corporate legal clients in order to function at a strategic level;
• Advanced knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, concepts and practical applications;
• Fundamental knowledge of networking and relationship management;
• Proficiency in team building, management, and leadership skills; and
• Knowledge of the needs and expectations of law firm operations, partners, and clients.

Experiance Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in marketing, law or business (strongly preferred);
• At least 12 years of marketing professional experience (required);
• Experience supporting Energy and Infrastructure practice group (required);
• At least 5 years of management experience in a corporate law firm setting or relevant industry setting is a plus; and
• Experience in relevant practice area(s)/geographies or industries (preferred).

Benefits:

• Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability. 
• The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $156,700 and a maximum of $227,150 annually.  The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.
• Eligible employees can participate in the Firm’s comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary 401k plan and profit sharing
• 10 paid holidays per year, and a generous PTO program
• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave and Fertility coverage
• Bright Horizons (Back-up child care, elder care and online tutoring)
• Dependent Care
• Wellness programs (Employee Assistance Program, mental health and well-being events)
• Anniversary Bonus Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Transportation Allowance and Commuter Benefits
• Auto/Home/Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee discounts