Skadden

Skadden

Manager, Business Development (Regulatory)

Washington D.C

No sponsorship$170k-$185kDetected 30 days ago
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentOutbound SalesExcelLogisticsHRPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsEmployment LawCustomer SupportResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • We are seeking a Manager, Business Development ( Regulatory ), to join our Washington, D.C. office.
  • The Manager, Business Development ( Regulatory ) holds a pivotal role within Skadden's Regulatory Business Development team, focusing on the Firm's global Tax practice comprising controversy, litigation, planning and transactional legal work.
  • The position will be based in our Washington, D.C. office and has a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively utilizes the Firm's performance management process to communicate performance expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage unsatisfactory performance.

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g.,, InterAction, Foundation, MS Office including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
  • Current knowledge of industry best practices, trends and techniques
  • Demonstrated experience with leading and supervising others
  • Ability to administer Firm policies and procedures
  • Demonstrates a professional demeanor, high emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity and ability to interact effectively with all levels
  • Ability to learn new software, systems, databases, and procedures quickly
  • Knowledge and implementation of the annual budget process
  • Demonstrates exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
  • Demonstrates strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and stay productive in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrates precise attention to details, with superior proofreading and fact checking skills
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills
  • Ability to develop a deep understanding of the Firm's business
  • Ability to develop relationships and collaborate with stakeholders
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in hybrid team environments

Compensation

  • The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details.
  • Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.
  • Salary Details

Benefits

  • We offer generous benefits to help you achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
  • Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Paid leave options, including parental.
  • For further details, please visit: https://www.skadden.com/careers/staff/employee-benefits
  • In accordance with the Transparency in Coverage Rule,
  • In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.

Company info

  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers.
  • The Opportunity
  • We are seeking a Manager, Business Development ( Regulatory ), to join our Washington, D.C. office. The Manager, Business Development ( Regulatory ) holds a pivotal role within Skadden's Regulatory Business Development team, focusing on the Firm's global Tax practice comprising controversy, litigation, planning and transactional legal work. This role leads key business development initiatives and strategies, including driving new business development, existing client growth, inbound and outbound cross-selling, and delivering high-level proposals, RFPs, and other business development and marketing materials. The position will be based in our Washington, D.C. office and has a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Please note that the Firm will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
  • Responsible for initiating, designing and executing on the business development strategies for the attorneys in the Firm's global Tax practice.
  • Works closely with the Senior Manager of Business Development (Tax), the Director of Business Development (Regulatory), practice leaders, relevant attorneys and various members of the Business Development & Marketing (BDM) Department to strengthen existing client relationships and secure new client engagements in alignment with overall practice business development goals.
  • Drives revenue generation including client targeting, sales pipelines, sector and industry initiatives and key client initiatives.
  • Provides seamless coordination and execution of business development objectives, supported by various functional teams, including Marketing, Firm Recognition, Communications and Public Relations (PR), Events and Strategic Intelligence.
  • Leads and contributes to high-quality pitches, RFP responses and presentations.
  • Collaborates with colleagues across the transactional, litigation, regulatory and senior international business development teams on cross-practice and cross-border opportunities and efforts.
  • Supports partners through coaching and guidance on business development initiatives and client presentation preparation.
  • Facilitates integration of lateral partners, as well as newly promoted partners and counsel, including coaching on new business opportunities.
  • Develops and manages practice budgets, and evaluates and tracks ROI on business development initiatives.
  • Tracks and reports on business development and marketing activities.
  • Ensures marketing and communication strategies are aligned to business development goals.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer (Disability/Vet/other protected categories).
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Applicants who require an accommodation during the

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Please note that the Firm will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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