Manager – Business Development Strategy, Corporate & Securities

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Business development strategist supporting Corporate & Securities growth at Pillsbury, a global law firm. Developing pitches, proposals, research, events, and legal directory submissions.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeNashville • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and marketing initiatives within the legal sector, with strong capabilities in client pitch strategies, proposal creation, and event management. Proficient in managing high-visibility projects while collaborating effectively across teams.

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Business DevelopmentMarketing InitiativesClient Pitch StrategiesMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyLegal Field Applications Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentMarketing InitiativesProposal CreationResearch and AnalysisEvent ManagementDirectory SubmissionsLeague Table Submissions

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam-Oriented AttributesSelf-StarterAbility to Handle High-Pressure Environments

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Corporate & Securities PracticeProfessional ServicesLaw Firm Business Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the continued growth and success of the Corporate & Securities practice
Plan, support, and implement business development and marketing initiatives
Advise lawyers on effective client pitch strategies
Conduct research and analysis
Create proposals and pitch materials
Manage strategic events
Complete lawyer directory and league table submissions
Collaborate with the Corporate & Securities practice and colleagues across the firm

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field
Minimum of five years of relevant experience in professional services or law firm business development
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Collegial, collaborative, and team-oriented attributes
Self-starter who can manage numerous high-visibility projects on fast timetables
Ability to handle high-pressure environments
Strong to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Some knowledge of applications specific to the legal field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Accommodation support available for applicants who require it
Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for health plan negotiated rates and out-of-network allowed amounts