Disputes Pursuits & Directories Manager
Core
Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of formal RFP responses, pitch documents, and directory submissions to help a global law firm win new business across multiple practice areas.
Role type
Senior Business Development Project Manager (Proposals & Directories)
Builds
Compliant, client-centric pitch proposals, standardized BD content, and curated experience libraries for a global law firm.
Domain
Legal services / Professional services business development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Project management, RFP response development, pitch document creation, stakeholder coordination, competitive intelligence analysis, team leadership, strategic thinking, writing and editing, PowerPoint proficiency, deadline management
Preferred skills
Experience managing multi-practice/multijurisdictional pursuits, ability to build pitch documents from scratch, coaching lawyers on presentations, utilizing AI for process improvement
Technologies
Microsoft PowerPoint, AI tools for content creation
Responsibilities
Manage the full lifecycle of RFP and pitch responses from assessment to submission; coordinate kick-off calls and gather content from attorneys; maintain and update the firm's experience library and standard BD materials; project manage Chambers and Legal500 directory submissions; supervise junior team members and instill practice knowledge; coach lawyers on presentation skills; analyze pitch trends to identify new opportunities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management responsibilities