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Summary The position requires a strategic leader, with proven critical thinking skills, who can partner with other marketing, business development, administrative, and executive team members to achieve business objectives. Candidates must have a client service focus, a strong understanding of the regulatory practice offerings of a large law firm and possess strong writing and communications skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence to help successfully navigate a large and multi-faceted practice group.
Location
This position can be remote and can sit in any of our US offices.
Responsibilities
Support our Regulatory practice group.
Identify, drive, and oversee new business development opportunities and marketing initiatives to achieve the revenue growth objectives of the firm.
Work with lawyers across our Telecommunications, National Security and Global Trade, Environmental Regulatory, Financial Services Regulatory and Transportation groups to ensure a cohesive go-to-market strategy for these distinct offerings.
Develop strategies for practice group growth and expansion of new and existing client relationships.
Mentor and provide professional guidance and direction to junior team members on a regular basis
Work with our centralized marketing support teams to create impactful digital campaigns, proactively support media relations and PR pitches, craft multichannel content assets and more.
Ensure global and national marketing initiatives are being executed with strategic cooperation of your sub-practice groups.
Work with the events team to manage practice events, sponsorship activities, advertisements, speaking engagements and similar activities.
Assist in targeting and reporting on client-centric activity and impact.
Desired Skills
Proficiency with MS Office products to include Word/Excel/Power Point. Experience and ability to plan strategically, execute tactically and have a client service focus. Strong writing and presentation skills. Ability to analyze data and use multiple sources of information to develop solutions and recommendations. Self-starter and leader with accomplished critical thinking skills and a thorough understanding of the value proposition. Excellent communication and data analysis skills. Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Education
BA/BS degree in marketing communications, business or related field
Preferred Education
Graduate degree or a JD
Minimum Years of Experience
8 years' experience in marketing/business development in a professional services environment
Preferred Experience
Professional services marketing experience
Experience working with the regulatory or, government affairs groups within a law firm
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
Foster positive work relationships.
Comply with all firm policies and practices.
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment
Remote, with some travel required
Disclaimer
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process.
Application Process
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or have any questions about the process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Please add dlapiper@myworkday.com to your list of safe senders.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.
Agency applications will not be considered.
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $139,989 - $202,352 per year depending on the candidate's geographic market location.
The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate's experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
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DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.
