Support business strategy formulation and drive execution, proactive opportunity spotting, and business development for a team of lawyers focused on high-profile litigation
Proactively identify emerging disputes, industry trends, and competitive insights to pursue opportunities for new business
Support the development and implementation of business plans, partnering with lawyers and international colleagues to drive relationship cultivation across various markets
Oversee the execution of firmwide strategic initiatives, ensuring the development of action plans, timely follow-ups, and adherence to deadlines
Craft key messaging for firm leaders and attorneys ahead of business development meetings with potential clients and referral sources
Synthesize key business development metrics to measure and refine profit-generating initiatives
Conduct due diligence on referral sources and potential clients to propose impactful messaging and identify opportunities for collaboration
Work closely with Marketing & Communications to develop thought leadership content and steer media outreach efforts
Collaborate with Knowledge Management & Learning to facilitate product-specific training and promote firmwide knowledge capture

Bachelor’s degree required
2-3 years of experience in a professional services organization or similar
familiarity with, or desire to learn AI tools to drive productivity, research market trends and drive relationship management
Experience with data analysis and AI driven visualization tools is a plus
Ability to navigate and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality execution
Proactive in asking questions, seeking insights, and developing subject-matter expertise
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; exceptional attention to detail; ability to anticipate needs and follow through effectively
Commitment to cultivating relationships across the firm with professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion
Thrive in a team-oriented environment across multiple time zones, cultures, and levels of seniority
Willingness to work additional hours as needed and support broader Strategy team initiatives; occasional travel may be required.

Assistant Strategy Manager

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