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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom LLP Manager, Business Proposals (Litigation) in NEW YORK, New York
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 Proposals to join our Firm. This position will be based in our New York office (hybrid) and work from 12 pm - 8 pm. The Manager supports the Firm's pitch and proposals team for the litigation practices, creating tailored proposals, pitchbooks, and presentations for existing and prospective clients. Additionally, the manager ensures that content is crisp, substantive and impactful, and that changes and updates are reflected across all related marketing materials. * Create tailored proposals, pitchbooks, qualification statements and presentations for existing and prospective clients with a focus on litigation practices, in collaboration with Skadden's business development team. * Serve as a point of contact for litigation partners and senior department staff regarding the writing, production and refinement of business development materials. * Ensure consistency in messaging, alignment with strategic goals and adherence to deadlines for all litigation-related business development materials. * Organize and prioritize multiple assignments related to litigation pitches while maintaining accountability for deliverables. * Maintain high standards of quality and professionalism in all litigation business development efforts. * Work in a hands-on capacity on complex litigation pitches and RFPs; write and edit cover letters and other copy for litigation proposals. * Craft new materials based on the Firm's litigation business needs and client/prospect requests. * With the assistant director, business proposals, provide guidance to the global pitch team at the outset of litigation RFPs, identifying the best approach to first drafts and offering insights into client/prospect, precedent materials and process. * Share market and institutional knowledge specific to litigation with the pitch team. * Develop and maintain tailored, creative pitch templates for optimal content presentation in litigation proposals. * Oversee maintenance/updating of shared knowledge resources (e.g., RFP Language Collection, InterAction Pitch Tracker) for the global pitch team with a focus on litigation content; identify opportunities for new, more efficient systems. * Serves as backup for the proposals team as needed. * Recommend guidelines and practices to promote efficiency, effectiveness, excellent customer service and improved employee relations, in alignment with the Firm's Core Values. * Develop and communicate departmental guidelines and procedures with respect to new business proposals for litigation practices. * Ensure accurate and timely responses to requests for departmental services related to litigation. * Demonstrate effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others. * Manage Firm resources responsibly. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications * Litigation Expertise: Proven ability to craft persuasive pitches, proposals and RFP responses tailored to litigation clients with strong knowledge of industry trends and client needs. * Experience Presentation: Skille