Manager, Business Development, Industry Group - Infrastructure

Our Business Development & Marketing team plays a critical role in enhancing the Firm’s reputation, expanding its client base and driving revenue growth. This team develops and implements strategic marketing plans to promote the Firm’s legal services, leveraging digital and traditional marketing channels to reach target audiences. They conduct market research to identify industry trends and client needs, positioning the Firm competitively within the legal marketplace. The team also manages client relationships, orchestrates business development initiatives, and seeks opportunities for partnerships and networking. Through compelling content creation, event planning and public relations efforts, they ensure that the Firm maintains a strong market presence and continues to attract and retain clients. Position Summary In an era of unprecedented change, the Infrastructure industry faces numerous and constantly evolving global opportunities. Global priorities to decarbonize and digitalize economies, to address climate change, as well as build resilience for critical infrastructure are driving the need for lawyers to structure and implement solutions for developers, government agencies and capital providers to address the changing global demand. The Infrastructure Industry Group is a global, cross practice group that covers clients in all infrastructure and transportation asset classes, including Digital Infrastructure, Infrastructure Funds, Water and Transportation Infrastructure and Assets. The Manager, Business Development, Infrastructure is responsible for the effective execution of industry-led business development activities. The role supports the cultivation of relationships with established clients, analyzes market, client, and competitor insight to identify revenue opportunities for the Firm, and coordinates delivery of Industry Group initiatives across practices and regions. Working closely with Global Industry Group Leader(s), and the broader Marketing & Business Development Function such as Global Strategic Client BD teams, Practice Group BD teams, Marketing & Communications, and Marketing Operations, the role ensures consistent, high-quality, and efficient delivery of business development activity aligned with Firm priorities. Roles and responsibilities Strategic planning Lead delivery of agreed initiatives within the Industry Group business plan, ensuring activities support client engagement, revenue growth and cross-practice collaboration. Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the relevant industry, including key markets, client segments and the Firm’s capabilities relevant to those clients. Analyze market, client and competitor insight to identify trends, opportunities and priority areas for the Industry Group. Translate industry insight into practical business development initiatives, working with Partners and BD colleagues to support client engagement and opportunity development. Client cultivation Support the deve