Marketing & Business Development Manager - Contract

Leading international law firm is seeking a Temporary Marketing and Business Development Manager to join their Marketing department in the Los Angeles office. The position will reside in the Los Angeles office and will be responsible for supporting the California-focused business development efforts of the lawyers based in the LA, Irvine and San Francisco offices, while supporting the firm’s brand principle of excellence and providing value in our interactions with prospects and clients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: \\- Work with California office lawyers and the business development team to create and support client events; seminar and speaking opportunities; and community involvement in the Los Angeles, Irvine and San Francisco legal/business communities \\- Conduct competitive intelligence and company research as requested by lawyers \\- Provide support for office and practice strategic plans \\- Work closely with the firm’s business development teams and support practice-driven work for California lawyers \\- Manage the firm’s Dodgers premium tickets subscription and other ticketed events, including providing strategic guidance for attendance at the events \\- Coordinate strategic projects as identified by the Los Angeles, Irvine and San Francisco Partners in Charge \\- Provide support in connection with charitable contributions and sponsorships, dinners and other events; work with the creative services team to prepare appropriate community support advertisements, invitations and other one-off print items \\- Assist with a range of departmental projects as needed. Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities): \\- Bachelor’s degree required \\- At least five years’ experience in a business development/marketing-related field required \\- Experience in a professional services environment necessary, previous law firm experience preferred \\- Knowledge of the California marketplace \\- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and attention to detail; strong work ethic; and poise and professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts \\- Ability to prioritize workload; handle several projects at once with competing deadlines; work independently and as part of a team; and complete tasks under time pressure as necessary \\- Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of InterAction and Vuture preferred Please submit your resume to be considered.