Director, Client Development (Litigation)

Sector: Business to Business Professional Services
Level: Director
Location: North America
Region: International
Consultant: Lottie Brownlow
Salary: $300000 - $375000
Job Ref: JO-2410-5358

A globally recognized law firm, renowned for advising on high-profile transactions and disputes, is seeking a Director of Client Development to oversee Litigation and Regulatory practices. This role focuses on driving revenue growth, supporting marketing initiatives for lawyers, and managing a Client Development Team for Litigation.

This position reports directly to the Co-Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Litigation Chairs, Practice Group Leaders, and Marketing & BD leadership to define visibility and client development priorities for the Litigation and Regulatory practices.
  • Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of strategic initiatives for relevant practices and teams.
  • Provide coaching to lawyers on visibility and client development strategies.
  • Partner with the Client Development Director – Transactional to pursue cross-practice and international opportunities.
  • Drive client development efforts, including responding to RFPs, creating client-focused materials, and conducting client relationship reviews.
  • Work with Market Intelligence and Knowledge Management teams to collect and analyze matter experience data.
  • Collaborate with Practice Group Managers to guide broader practice initiatives through a marketing lens.
  • Manage a team supporting Litigation and Regulatory practices, including oversight of the Global Proposals Team.

Qualifications:

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work comfortably with executives.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and project management capabilities.
  • Highly detail-oriented with the ability to perform under pressure.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Commitment to managing a geographically diverse team and ensuring strong execution of initiatives.

If this role appeals, reach out to discuss.

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As we receive such a high volume of applications, regretfully we are only able to respond to successful candidates.

tml Partners is an equal opportunity employer and places a high value on the strength diverse talent brings. We are open to all talent and ensure all candidates receive equal consideration for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other attribute protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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