Sr Marketing Manager - Litigation

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center () .DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the... backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. If you are a highly talented Senior Marketing professional, we want to hear from you! This position is remote. Candidates may be required on occasion to visit the local office when/if needed will be expected to attend important, client-facing events. The Senior Marketing Manager for the national Litigation practice is a critical leadership role with a mission to elevate the brand and services of the firm’s largest practice group. The position requires a self-starter and leader, with accomplished critical thinking skills and a thorough understanding of the value proposition of a complex litigation practice and the role that plays in a sophisticated global law firm. This seasoned professional will collaborate closely with practice leadership to enhance awareness of the group’s capabilities and success, inside and outside the firm. This individual should know how to position litigation services to be responsive to client needs and reflective of issues that are driving the need for legal services. Mentorship and development of junior team members is a critical piece of success in this role. The Marketing department is a highly collaborative team of professionals who work closely with practice groups and sectors to build the reputation of DLA Piper and our lawyers. The team works with firm leaders to create and execute strategy that addresses DLA Piper’s business goals. We also measure business efforts to identify the most strategic focus for our lawyers’ efforts. The Senior Marketing Manager will partner with other teams in the Marketing Department, including communications, events, business development, administrative and executive team members, to achieve business objectives. Minimum Requirements: BA/BS degree in marketing communications, business or related field8 years’ experience in marketing/business development in a professional services environment Proficiency with MS Office products to include Word/Excel/Power Point Experience and ability to plan strategically, execute tactically and have a client service focus Strong writing and presentation skills Ability to analyze data and use multiple sources of information to develop solutions and recommendations Self-starter and leader with accomplished critical thinking skills and a thorough understanding of the value proposition Excellent communication and data analysis skills Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment Preferred Requirements: MBA or a JDPrior leadership experience practicing within a marketing department at a large law firm Experience with in litigation and disputes practices What will your day look like? As a Senior Marketing Manager you will develop and execute go-to-market plans that deliver results that support brand strategy and focus on practice priority areas in collaboration with practice group leaders. You will manage client-centric and data-driven, integrated marketing and business development campaigns that deliver results against strategic priorities. You will lead the implementation of leading-edge marketing tactics across several functional areas of the marketing, BD and communications team that include brand, digital and social marketing, public relations, collateral and sales enablement tools and events. You will also understand key business issues our clients are facing, market dynamics and competitive strategies to improve the development of messaging and go-to-market strategies. Additionally, you will write marketing collateral and business development content, leveraging a strong knowledge of practice capabilities and the practice’s value proposition. You will drive an effective strategy for achieving awards and directories’ recognition that reflect the practice group’s capabilities and successes on behalf of clients. You will lead the onboarding and integration of key laterals and their client base. You will assist with planning practice meetings and retreats. You will manage the practice marketing budget to align with practice group priorities along with measuring and tracks results of marketing programs/reports on ROI and other duties as assigned. To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website () . We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment…