Business Development Manager – Infrastructure & Projects

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in New York, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving the business development and visibility initiatives and priorities for the Infrastructure, Projects, Cleantech and Data Center practices. Support for other practices and lawyers will be assigned as needed.

For their group of transactional practices, the business development manager will be responsible for providing guidance and input on the business plan (including target lists, high impact client relationships, publishing and speaking opportunities, and other related initiatives) and drive execution. Along with other team members, this position will lead on related pitches and RFPs ensuring the firm is strategic in its approach and positioning itself to win the work. This role will also work closely with business development colleagues to lead cross-practice initiatives, contribute to team processes and other strategic projects as needed.

This role reports to the Sr. Manager of Business Development and will manage one coordinator.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the overall business development and marketing efforts for assigned practices and/or regions as well as providing support for individual partner business objectives.
• Support the practice’s key client efforts and work with colleagues to ensure the identification, development, and growth of high-value clients.
• Lead and oversee preparation of pitches, RFPs (with RFP team) and other client facing materials including leading strategy sessions, internal debriefs and tracking outcomes.
• Spearhead the drafting and maintaining of practice-specific marketing materials and collateral including deal lists and the collection of relevant matters as well as league table submissions.
• Lead relevant directory submissions and contribute to relevant industry award submissions.
• Collaborate with functional managers on relevant visibility and speaking opportunities, communications, recognition and digital marketing initiatives.
• Plan and oversee seminars, events (with the events team), and other targeted marketing activities.
• Act as a lead on additional related projects within the Department or Firm as assigned.
• Directly manage one coordinator as well as contribute the broader development and advancement of the early tenure marketing team members.

Qualifications

• Exceptional professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with lawyers at varying levels including firm leadership.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Solid understanding of the needs and expectations of law firms and the ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities and many constituents.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Exceptional in Microsoft office (Outlook, Excel, Word PowerPoint).
• Outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Familiarity with AI tools including ChatGPT, Gemini, Co-Pilot and others preferred.
•  Ability to work outside business hours and occasional travel as needed.

Experience

• University degree.
• 5-7 years of experience in professional services, legal preferred.
• 2+ years of team management experience preferred.
• Experience with strategic business development planning and pitching, with infrastructure and project finance knowledge preferred.

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $175-185k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Location:

New York

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.