Onsite Manager, Client Development – Litigation

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About the role

  • Manager of Client Development focusing on litigation at Goodwin. Leading business development strategies and mentoring cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of comprehensive business development plans for primary and sub-litigation practices, aligning with firmwide growth priorities and industry strategies.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to litigation practice leaders, advising on market positioning, client targeting, cross-selling opportunities, and institutional client strategies.
  • Oversee and drive high-value pitch and RFP responses, coordinating across the Client Development team and with the Client Value team to develop competitive fee proposals, alternative fee arrangements, and differentiated value propositions.
  • Direct and manage client relationship-building initiatives designed to institutionalize key litigation clients and expand revenue opportunities.
  • Provide structured reporting and analysis of business development performance, including pipeline activity, win/loss ratios, referral sources, return on event investments, and overall initiative effectiveness.
  • Lead cross-practice and cross-geography business development initiatives, including client team programs, strategic account planning, and industry-aligned campaigns.
  • Oversee competitive intelligence efforts in collaboration with the Market & Competitive Intelligence team, monitoring competitor litigation activity, rankings performance, and strategic positioning.
  • Manage integration and onboarding strategies for lateral partners and senior hires within litigation practices, ensuring alignment of business development priorities and client outreach.
  • Identify, prioritize, and manage key organizations, sponsorships, conferences, and industry events aligned with litigation growth strategies.
  • Oversee development and management of budgets related to litigation marketing memberships, sponsorships, hosted events, and strategic initiatives.
  • Supervise event strategy and execution, including contract negotiation, benefit maximization, invitee targeting, relationship mapping, and post-event ROI analysis.
  • Ensure litigation practice descriptions, credentials, experience materials, and web content are strategically positioned, current, and aligned with industry messaging in coordination across the Client Development team.
  • Oversee matter tracking and experience management processes to ensure accurate and timely capture of litigation representations for proposal, pitch, and ranking submissions.
  • Lead the strategy, review, and submission of rankings, league tables, and industry recognitions in partnership across the Client Development and Communications teams.
  • Coach and advise partners on personal business development strategies and accountability, driving measurable outcomes and strategic execution.
  • Partner with Communications leaders to shape public relations and thought leadership strategies that enhance visibility and market reputation of the litigation practices.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction across the Client Development team supporting litigation initiatives.
  • Drive operational efficiencies, process improvements, and best practices across litigation business development activities.

Requirements

  • Minimum BA, BS, or equivalent degree required.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in business development, practice management, or marketing within an AmLaw 100 or comparable professional services environment, ideally supporting litigation or dispute resolution practices.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex RFPs and strategic initiatives.
  • Prior experience managing or mentoring team members preferred.
  • Strategic thinker with strong leadership, project management, analytical, and budgeting capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise and influence senior partners in a complex, fast-paced professional services environment.
  • Strong executive presence and ability to interact with partners, clients, colleagues, and service providers at the highest professional level.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong editorial judgment.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously in a matrixed organization.
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite; experience with InterAction, Microsoft Dynamics, or other CRM systems preferred.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement & Savings Plan
  • Emergency back-up child and adult care
  • Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities
  • Employee recognition and reward programs
  • Employee wellness and assistance programs
  • Employee discounts and perks

Job title

Manager, Client Development – Litigation

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$120,000 - $145,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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