At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage proposals, develop marketing collateral, and coordinate communications across multiple channels.
- Company: Join a leading international law firm with a strong presence in New York.
- Benefits: Gain exposure to senior leadership and shape business development strategy.
- Other info: Degree-educated in a marketing-related discipline preferred.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in business development or marketing within professional services required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Our leading international law firm client is seeking an experienced Business Development & Communications Manager to support its New York office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded professional to play a key role in delivering strategic marketing, client development, and communications initiatives.
The Role
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will drive business development and marketing activity, ensuring alignment with the firm's wider strategy. You will contribute to profile-raising efforts, support client engagement initiatives, and help strengthen the firm's market presence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing proposals and pitch processes, including drafting RFP responses and credentials materials
- Developing and maintaining marketing collateral and practice group materials
- Coordinating communications, campaigns, and thought leadership content across multiple channels
- Supporting awards submissions, directory rankings, and PR activity
- Planning and managing events, sponsorships, and conference participation
- Conducting market research and delivering competitive intelligence insights
About You
You will be an organised and detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a business development or marketing role within a professional services environment
- Excellent writing, editing, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities
- Degree-educated, ideally in a marketing-related discipline, with relevant experience (typically 5+ years)
Why Apply?
This is a highly visible role offering exposure to senior leadership, the opportunity to shape business development strategy, and the chance to work within a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
BD & Communications Manager (NYC) employer: Ryder Reid
This prestigious law firm is located in New York City and is known for its strategic marketing initiatives. The team values collaboration and offers opportunities for professional growth, including exposure to senior leadership and involvement in shaping business strategies.
