Practice and Business Development Manager, Real Estate & Debt Finance

Role Overview

The Practice and Business Development Manager will report directly to the Managing Director and be responsible for execution of business development and practice management tactics that advance strategic practice group goals.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include business development, marketing and communications, and practice group management.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, leadership skills, and a solid understanding of marketing and business development principles in a law firm environment.

Requirements

• Strong project management skills and a proven ability to assist with and execute strategic plans.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to perform a variety of complex and diverse tasks involving independent judgment, critical thinking skills, leadership of projects and implementation of decisions.
• A solid understanding of marketing and business development principles and concepts in a law firm environment.
• Client-focused (internal and external clients) and possess the ability to handle sensitive issues in a personable, tactful, and organized manner to ensure collaboration and coordination among practice areas, offices and administrative departments.
• Maturity and seasoning that engenders respect and trust from others.
• Good judgment, professionalism, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative style.
• Ability to work in a professional and collegial manner with attorneys, paralegals and staff.
• Autonomous, able to tolerate ambiguity, self-motivated.
• Flexibility to work in a non-structured, varying role.
• Strong written and oral communications skills, and must be able to convey ideas in a manner that is convincing to others.
• Strong work ethic and flexibility to meet the demands of the position.