BD Manager, AFIG (Real Estate, Employment, Tax) at Linklaters

Your role will be to support the execution of Business Development (BD) strategies aimed at driving growth for US Antitrust, Foreign Investment Group (AFIG) services, and support the alignment of BD initiatives with the firm's overall strategy as well as Client and Sector strategies. You will also provide BD support to our specialist, niche practices across our US Real Estate, Employment and Tax. In doing so, you will make use of insights and data-led intelligence to identify opportunities, facilitate cross-selling, help with building client and internal stakeholder relationships and contribute to client-centric BD activities.

Key responsibilites

• Provide support in driving growth across AFIG, Real Estate, Employment and Tax services by assisting in Business Development (BD) plan development and implementation.
• Collaborate with global BD teams to ensure the local office remains connected to the global network and strategies.
• Help to ensure that US AFIG, Real Estate, Employment and Tax and client targeting strategies align with global BD growth objectives and firm strategy.
• Participate in building and maintaining relationships and interconnectivity across broader Business Development & Marketing (BDM) function, including Clients & Sectors teams, to drive growth in priority sectors and market opportunities, and help to create compelling go-to-market campaigns to engage target clients.
• Support the execution of focused practice, sector, and client growth plans, helping to facilitate cross-selling opportunities within global product teams.
• Provide timely and high-quality contributions to win strategies and assist with developing market-leading pitch and panel submissions.
• Use specialised knowledge to support the use of data-led insights for horizon scanning, opportunity spotting, pipeline management and client targeting/development for your practices.
• Conduct analysis of market information and monitor external trends to assist in shaping BD initiatives and goals.
• Assist in the effective utilisation of MarTech and data infrastructure to provide proactive, targeted insights for your practices.
• Help to ensure alignment with global processes and the effective use of the Firm's shared services.

Experience

• Experience in business development supporting Antitrust and Foreign Investment services, preferably in professional services.
• Knowledge of competition law, merger control, foreign direct investment regulations, and related market trends.
• Experience supporting BD strategy development and implementation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and functions.
• Experience contributing to pitch materials and client proposals.
• Analytical skills with ability to interpret market data and identify opportunities.
• Understanding of cross-selling strategies in professional services.
• Experience using marketing technology and data tools for BD insights.
• Strong communication skills with ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of global professional services processes and shared service models.

The base salary range offered for this role will be between $180,000 and $200,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees and location, as well as the needs of the firm. The total compensation package for this position may include overtime pay, discretionary bonuses and other benefits.

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This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.