Senior Pitch Manager - Squire Patton Boggs
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Pitch Manager to join our global pitch team. The role leads 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 and report to the Global Head of Bids.
Our Firm
Squire Patton Boggs is 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. The firm is committed to promoting a collaborative and supportive working environment, with flexible working options to support individuals’ life journeys.
Our Team
Our global Business Development and Marketing team provides frontline BD support and advice at a practice, industry and office level, with much of the work being collaborative and international in nature.
Our Opportunity
You will be responsible for leading some of the most significant and important multi-practice pitches and RFP responses, with particular focus on UK and EMEA opportunities. From day one, you will help shape pitch strategy, developing best practice techniques to support 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 bids with input into all stages from Go/No-Go appraisals, scoping, drafting to presentation preparation and debriefs. This role will include line management responsibilities. You will have the chance to build long-lasting relationships with colleagues across the globe, work to tight deadlines, be flexible, and have excellent writing and presentation skills with keen attention to detail. You will have ownership of projects where your specialist input drives growth and the firm’s client base.
You
To be successful, you will have at least 8 years of bid/pitch experience, preferably within legal services or other professional services. You will have knowledge and experience in bid management, bid documentation production and best practice (pitch coaching and training experience would be desirable). Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects are essential. You will demonstrate a confident, professional approach and excellent communication skills to work with a wide range of stakeholders. Previous line management experience in a bids team is preferred.
What You Need To Know
If you are interested in applying for the role, please complete an online application via our Careers Page on www.squirepattonboggs.com/en/careers.
We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce is representative of our society. We welcome applications regardless of age, neurodiversity, disability, family or parental status, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression or other legally protected characteristics. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptations to our recruitment process to ensure it is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply.
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