Business Planning Director

Job description With eleven offices across the United States, 450+ professionals and 350+ business professionals, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP ( is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. The firm's groundbreaking approach—bringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategy—differentiates Manatt from its competitors and positions the firm to provide a distinct and compelling value proposition. The Opportunity Manatt's Marketing, Business Development, and Communications Team is seeking a talented Business Development Coordinator. This key member of Manatt's dynamic business development and marketing team will assist the Business Development Managers for the Firm's Cross-Industry Group as well as other business units as needed to meet the high expectations of sophisticated clients. The successful candidate will work closely with lawyers and consultants to support business development initiatives that grow the firm. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop outstanding business development skills. The successful candidate will have superior project management, writing, and research skills, be able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously, and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and team members. We offer a fast-paced, innovative culture that is collaborative, growth-oriented, diverse, and community-minded. Fulfill requests for business development materials, including bios, practice descriptions, brochures, pitch books, and presentations on capabilities and respond to inquiries as they relate to business development. Assist in creating client proposals and RFP responses, including organizing business development materials; writing and editing copy; proofreading; Support the ongoing maintenance of the firm's experience database, including collecting information from professionals and drafting descriptions of significant engagements, transactions, and cases. Assist in compiling research on strategic key clients, industries, and competitors to support business development initiatives. Conduct market research on conferences and help identify and secure speaking engagements for attorneys and consultants. Track proposals and business development opportunities and provide regular reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required. 2 + years of experience in legal services. Exceptional written, editorial, proofreading, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information in a persuasive manner. Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Outstanding research, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify problems, provide analysis, and recommend solutions. Strong attention to detail, a proactive approach, and self-direction with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Flexibility to adjust work schedules according to workload demands or planned events, including occasional off-site events. Strong computer skills, including web-based research, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using Salesforce or another CRM database. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications and experience, and will also take into account internal equity. A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered. EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer uses E-Verify's photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that your employer has violated its responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (

TDD:

1-800-237-2515). Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is a leading professional services firm, providing integrated legal and consulting services to a global client base. and Boston, the firm represents sophisticated clients — including Fortune 500, middle-market and emerging companies — across a range of industry sectors such as health care; financial services; digital and technology; and energy, environmental and real estate.