Business Development Counsel

Ogletree Deakins' expanding Client Services department has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Counsel. The Business Development Counsel drafts, edits, and coordinates content for Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, pitches, and other business development materials. This position works closely with attorneys throughout the proposal process, from initial intake through final submission, and helps ensure that each response reflects the firm's value proposition and key differentiators.

Essential Functions

• Proposal Process (Intake Through Submission)
  • Reviews and analyzes RFPs and pitch requests to determine requirements and scope
  • Holds kickoff calls with attorney stakeholders to align proposal strategy
  • Drafts initial proposals
  • Provides strategic input to attorneys on proposals
  • Reviews and edits legal strategy sections within proposals
  • Coordinates with attorneys and other departments to confirm all proposal requirements are met
  • Compiles and completes all necessary documents and attachments for submissions
  • Completes final review and submits the final proposal
• Data Platform and Reporting
  • Searches the firm's databases/platforms for information to include in proposals
  • Maintains marketing content within the proposal platform
  • Prepares reports on RFP team statistics for leadership
• Client and Market Research
  • Conducts research on prospective and current clients to inform proposal strategy

Occasional in-office attendance for training or team meetings may be required. Depending on location, this position may also require occasional travel for team or departmental meetings.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• 3+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Strong writing, proofreading, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with a wide range of individuals and respond to inquiries in a timely manner
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to shifting deadlines, and act with a sense of urgency when needed
• Ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion with sensitive client and business information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred

• Experience with Foundation or similar proposal platform
• Experience using AI tools to increase efficiency, including in drafting

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

If you have questions, please e-mail Andrew Doucet at Andrew.Doucet@Ogletreedeakins.com with “Business Development Counsel" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

With more than 1,200 attorneys in 62 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge, we focus on understanding clients’ business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.