Practice Development Manager ip Transactions

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Practice Development Manager (IP Transactions)

The candidate will serve as an advisor to the partners in the firm’s IP Transactions/Licensing Practice within the Strategic Transactions Practice Group (STG), collaborating closely with practice and specialty group leaders to achieve performance and business development objectives. Lead all aspects of management of the practice through the provision of business development, knowledge management, lateral attorney integration, financial analysis and logistical support for the IP Transactions/Licensing groups as well as initiatives in relevant to this practice. Design, organize, coordinate and implement initiatives in support of individual partners’ business plans and the broader strategic objectives of the practice group and of the firm as a whole. Act as a liaison to other firm departments and practice group support teams, as well as across geographies, working collaboratively to contribute to the overall success of each practice area. Assist practice leaders, practice group attorneys and colleagues in the development, execution and implementation of the practice group’s strategic plan and manage work-streams, specialty areas and initiatives in support of the strategy. Lead practice-driven business development initiatives, including pitches, responses to RFPs, teleconferences, webinars and client presentations. Monitor and analyze market research and industry trends to support business priorities of practice groups, individual partners, office and firm. Identify external marketing opportunities, including speaking opportunities, sponsorships, conferences and writing opportunities working in conjunction with the PR, Communications and Events teams. Oversee the development of practice group marketing collateral material (e.g., brochures, bios, website descriptions, practice overviews and experience lists). Strategize approach for and oversee the preparation of various legal ranking submissions. Draft lateral partner sponsor memoranda. Drive on‐boarding and integration of lateral attorneys into practice group. Review practice group financial reporting and other metrics and develop analysis of key trends for practice leadership and management of practice group budgets. Expand, enrich, oversee and maintain internal practice group resources, including intranet site (“the InfoNet”), experience and other various firm databases. Update practice group members on developments related to practice initiatives. Facilitate sharing of developments and information with appropriate commercial and other teams. Plan and execute practice group and related initiative client events and meetings, working closely with Events team where appropriate. Manage Practice Development Specialist (PDS) through coaching, mentoring and delegation of practice group projects and routine tasks. Bachelor’s degree is required. JD or MBA is preferred. Experience at a midsized to large law firm is preferred. Should have 8+ years of applicable experience working in a midsized to large law firm or corporate environment in a similar field and/or as a practicing attorney.

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Ropes & Gray LLP.
1900 University Avenue 6th Floor
East Palo Alto
California
United States 94303-2284
Website : https://www.ropesgray.com/