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Summary
Under the direction of the Sr. Director of Global Initiatives, as a Marketing Manager, you will work closely with firm attorneys from across the Americas and other marketing team members to support all marketing and business development activities for the local market and for practice groups in Canada and in connection to cross-border activities across the firm, most particularly between the US and Canada.??
Location
This position can sit in any of our U.S. offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.??
Responsibilities ?
Executes all marketing and business development initiatives.
Develops and manages marketing plans for the local offices.
Ensures national and cross-border marketing initiatives are being executed at the local office level, and where appropriate.
Serves as a key point of contact for marketing/business development support for attorneys in local Canadian offices and within the US-Global Initiatives Team.
Serves as a liaison between local office attorneys and other marketing functions.
Provides sales support and otherwise assists attorneys in any way needed with target opportunities.
Conducts business and market research; conducts relationship searches and other BD functions as required.
Assists with identifying speaking and publishing opportunities as part of day to day practice management.
Updates sales pipeline information as needed in conjunction with the Pitches & Proposals Team.
Supports deal/case tracking efforts as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills ?
Ideal candidate will be a customer service focused, personal, detail-oriented, and high energy professional with management-level experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced setting. Strong client service orientation, project management, and the ability to generate immediate credibility with firm attorneys are essential. Proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.?
Minimum Education ??
Bachelor's degree in Communication, Marketing, Journalism or related field.
Minimum Years of Experience ?
6 years of Marketing/Business Development support experience, preferably in the professional services industry.
Preferred prior experience in U.S. and Canada Cross-Border marketing initiatives.
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
Foster positive work relationships.
Comply with all firm policies and practices.
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.??
Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.??
Work Environment ??
The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm's discretion in the future.
Disclaimer ??
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process.???
Application Process? ??
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.
Accommodation ??
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com .
Agency applications will not be considered.???
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.??
The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $115K - $175K per year depending on the candidate's geographic market location.
The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate's experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
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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 (https://mandatoryview.com/?LicenceId=09b17fa3-b781-4022-bfdd-ec61a570463c&ProductType=OnlineApplicant) .
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.
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