Business Development Manager – Real Estate, Construction, Finance, and Bankruptcy

The Business Development Manager serves as an “account representative” and “subject matter expert” of the Marketing & Client Development team for their respective Practice(s), as well as a project manager and implementer of marketing and business development projects. This role works with practice group(s), industry group(s), regional offices, and ad hoc groups of lawyers to provide a suite of marketing and business development services. Sometimes the role provides these services; other times he / she acts as a project manager, coordinating the services of others on the team.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• Learns the business of their clients, including all sub-sectors of the practice group or office and is expected to not only act as an account representative, but also as an internal consultant, helping their clients become more effective and efficient in their marketing and business development endeavors.
• Works closely with attorneys and other personnel in their practice and industry groups and will be required to know or learn about the regulatory and business environment facing companies in the industry of their clients, including understanding the differing strategies needed in the firm’s varied geographic markets.
• Responsible for marketing and business development activities and projects beyond their account representative responsibilities. These projects may include, but are not limited to, advertising, public relations, media relations, training, contact management, event and sponsorship management, proposal writing, marketing material writing and development, assistance with client presentations and other projects.
• Works directly with the Practice Group Leader or Administrative Partner, as appropriate, on the strategic direction of the practice group, industry group or office, including : SWOT analyses; gap analyses; marketing and business development planning for the group or office, its sub-groups, and individual attorneys; group retreat planning, management, and execution; individual and small group business development coaching; practice group marketing budget adherence and planning.

Competencies :

Supervisory Duties :

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certification) :

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must have the ability to sit, stand and / or walk for extended periods of time; manipulate (lift, carry, move) weights of at least ten (10) pounds; have repetitive wrist / hand / finger movement to work on a computer and / or related office equipment; speak clearly and concisely so listeners can understand; and regularly understand the speech of another person.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment :

Professional office atmosphere. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for prolonged periods. Position requires occasional off-hour meetings and events. Travel may also be required to firm office locations during the business week for meetings and events, although some overnight / weekend travel may be expected.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note : This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Holland & Hart offers of employment take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. A discretionary bonus may be available based upon performance. The Colorado salary range is $94, to $156, annually. A discretionary bonus may be available based upon performance.

The application window is anticipated to close on or after Friday, October 31st. Holland & Hart reserves the right to close the position prior to or after this date.

Holland & Hart works hard to promote work / life balance with a -hour scheduled work week for most staff employees, a robust wellness program, and generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.