Project Manager, Business Development (Transactional)

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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 Project Manager, Business Development (Transactional), to join our New York office on a hybrid basis. In this role, the Project Manager will support business development initiatives for the New York M&A practice, with a focus on a broad range of business and practice development activities. Responsibilities include collaborating with the pitch team to prepare new business proposals; partnering with the events team on client-facing events and webinars; assisting with client targeting efforts; conducting research for meetings with existing and prospective clients; identifying opportunities to raise partner profiles; and working with the PR team on thought leadership initiatives that promote the Firm’s services to current and prospective clients.

The Business Development Project Manager reports to the Associate Director, Business Development, M&A, and supports a variety of functions across the U.S. and global Business Development & Marketing (BDM) Department.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to business development initiatives, including developing and maintaining existing and prospective client lists and related pipeline management tools.
• Provides ongoing support for new business pitches, proposals, and responses to RFPs. Ensures that all pitch and marketing materials are current, consistent, and accurately reflect the messaging and capabilities of Skadden’s M&A practice.
• Collaborates with Marketing Content team to update a variety of written materials, including practice area descriptions, attorney biographies, news items, internal newsletters, and other marketing collateral, in collaboration with practice leaders.
• Collaborates and connects the dots between larger BDM team, coordinating client targeting efforts across the transactional BD team, with team members in other offices and serves as a resource for regional information
• Maintains comprehensive records and tracking documents for business development activities s
• Supports the planning and execution of client-facing educational and social events, including webinars, seminars, conferences, receptions, and dinners. 
• Manages and oversees the updating of mailing lists and client data in InterAction (CRM), coordinates the cleanup of regional contact lists, and assists Associate Director with tracking practice and partner business activities.
• Assists in preparing for partner and counsel business development meetings.
• Conducts client research and supports initiatives to promote the Firm’s services to both existing and prospective clients.
• Manage and mentor junior team members.
• Maintains confidentiality, continuous concentration, alertness and attention to detail necessary to uphold Skadden’s standards.  Duties are varied and regularly require logic, analysis and discretion. Often handles issues not covered by standard practices.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Managers firm resources responsibly.
• Regular and reliable physical presence to work as part of a team.
• Complies with and understands Firm operations, policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Broad and thorough knowledge of marketing in a large law firm environment
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills
• Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures
• Excellent analytical, organizational and research skills, including ability to evaluate existing systems and create new ones
• Ability to synthesize data and accurately capture it in a narrative
• Strong listening and consultative skills
• Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g. Outlook, Excel,