The Business Proposals Manager serves as a senior member of the Firm’s Business Development department and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including leveraging resources from departments across the Firm to craft timely and compelling responsive material.  Responsibilities also include developing and executing on a vision for a precedent library and template material, as well as strategic analysis to assess success rates and refine best practices. 

• Drafts, compiles and produces substantive responses to complex RFPs, project managing all aspects of the process from start to finish;
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and internal contributors to ensure content is complete, consistent, accurate and maximizes business opportunities;
• Works directly with partners in a variety of practice areas and liaises with other internal support to obtain data and responsive information;
• Develops and maintains a precedent database to efficiently reference and leverage prior responses in drafting new persuasive content;
• Assists with management and mentorship of junior members of the Corporate and Litigation pitch teams;
• Develops and maintains best practices for the process of responding to RFPs, including tracking sources of information within the Firm and creating procedures for drafting responses efficiently and consistently;
• Gains a technical understanding of the products and technology used by companies soliciting RFPs and client surveys, and develops a win-loss tracking system together with a process for feedback to leverage experience from submitted proposals; 
• Collaborates closely with senior members of the Business Development team in developing the strategic direction of the Firm’s marketing and business development efforts; and
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• JD required;
• At least 5-10 years of related experience, ideally within a law firm or other professional service firm environment;
• Solid understanding of law firm practice, as well as experience in project managing and writing for various audiences and/or in a professional services environment;
• Strong leadership abilities with proven expertise in project management;
• Ability to work effectively collaboratively and independently while providing strong oversight and direction to junior team members;
• Excellent attention to detail, creative writing and proofreading skills;
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, meet time-sensitive deadlines and actively follow up as needed to meet deadlines;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate directly with senior personnel and partners at the Firm;
• Ability to synthesize data from various inputs and accurately consolidate the information in a coherent narrative, and to turn technical jargon into clear copy;
• Solid strategic thinking and problem-solving capability, coupled with excellent judgment and decision-making abilities;
• Strong intuitive skills and the ability to translate experience and lessons from one project to the next;
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality;
• Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems;
• Prior experience utilizing technology, including websites, intranets, extranets, databases, knowledge management tools and presentation software; and
• Flexibility to adjust hours to meet operating and business needs, including working additional hours, as needed.

This position is located in our New York office, and currently has a hybrid work schedule, but that is subject to change. The estimated salary range for this position is $160,000 to $180,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained. Market and Firm factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and discretionary bonus(es), we offer a generous employee benefits package including, but not limited to, paid time off, medical, dental, vision care, 401(k) and substantial health club discounts.