Overview
Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a dynamic and creative Senior Pitch Manager to join our global pitch team. The role will lead responses to global multi-practice and multi-jurisdictional proposals. While based in the UK, you will collaborate closely with other members of the global pitch team, reporting to the Global Head of Bids.
Our Firm
We are one of the world’s strongest integrated law firms, committed to providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet. We deliver commercially focused business solutions by combining our legal, lobbying and political capabilities and invaluable connections on the ground to a diverse mix of clients, from long-established leading corporations to emerging businesses, start-up visionaries and sovereign nations. More than 1,500 lawyers in 45 offices across 20 countries on five continents provide unrivalled access to expertise. In the UK, we have offices in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and London.
Our Team
Our global Business Development and Marketing team work together to provide frontline BD support and advice at a practice, industry and office level – much of the work being collaborative and international in nature.
Opportunity
You will be responsible for leading some of the most significant and important multi-practice pitches and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, with particular focus on supporting UK and EMEA opportunities. From day one, you will help shape pitch strategy, utilising and helping develop best practice techniques, to assist the firm’s business development, retention and expansion efforts.
You will principally work on client and target opportunities that are highly detailed, drafting substantial parts of the bids with input into all stages from ‘GoNoGo’ appraisals, scoping, drafting to presentation preparation and debriefs.
This role will also include line management responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Lead global multi-practice and multi-jurisdictional proposals.
Shape pitch strategy and develop best practice techniques.
Draft substantial parts of bids through all stages – appraisal, scoping, drafting, presentation preparation and debriefs.
Provide line management for the bids team.
Qualifications
At least 8 years existing bid/pitch experience, preferably within legal services or other professional services organisations.
Knowledge and experience in bid management, bid documentation production and best practice (pitch coaching and training experience desirable).
Strong project management skills and previous line management experience in a bids team.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
Application
To apply, complete an online application via our Careers Page at www.squirepattonboggs.com/en/careers.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Law Practice
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