Manager, Business Development (Executive Compensation and Labor Relations)

We invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm. About Us Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers. The Opportunity We are seeking a Manager, Business Development (Executive Compensation and Labor Relations) to join our New York office on a hybrid basis. This role is a key member of Skadden’s Regulatory Business Development team, supporting the Firm’s Executive Compensation & Benefits and Labor & Employment practices. The Manager will lead strategic business development initiatives, including pursuing new business opportunities, expanding existing client relationships, driving inbound and outbound cross-selling efforts, and developing sophisticated proposals, RFP responses, and other marketing and business development materials. Responsibilities Responsible for initiating, designing and executing on the business development strategies for the attorneys in the Firm's Executive Compensation & Benefits and Labor & Employment practices. Works closely with the Director of Business Development (Regulatory), practice leaders, relevant attorneys and various members of the Business Development & Marketing (BDM) Department to strengthen existing client relationships and secure new client engagements in alignment with overall practice business development goals. Drives revenue generation including client targeting, sales pipelines, sector and industry initiatives and key client initiatives. Provides seamless coordination and execution of business development objectives, supported by various functional teams, including Marketing, Firm Recognition, Communications and Public Relations (PR), Events and Strategic Intelligence. Leads and contributes to high-quality pitches, RFP responses and presentations. Collaborates with colleagues across the transactional, litigation, regulatory and senior international business development teams on cross-practice and cross-border opportunities and efforts. Supports partners through coaching and guidance on business development initiatives and client presentation preparation. Facilitates integration of lateral partners, as well as newly promoted partners and counsel, including coaching on new business opportunities. Develops and manages practice budgets, and evaluates and tracks ROI on business development initiatives. Tracks a