Marketing and Business Development Manager (Minneapolis, MN; Denver, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, WA; Phoenix, AZ; Boise, ID) (#3977)

Dorsey & Whitney is seeking a Marketing and Business Development Manager (MBD) to join our Firm. This MBD role will serve as the primary liaison to select practice and industry groups. Working directly with practice and industry group leaders, the MBD Manager leads and executes business development efforts that support the overall business goals of the assigned groups.

The MBD Manager takes an active role in learning about the service offerings, lawyers, and clients of the assigned groups and related practices. The role requires the development of strong and effective working relationships within the Marketing Department, as well as with other professional business functions, and lawyers, across the Dorsey platform. Dorsey currently employs a hybrid work environment. In-office presence at least two-three days a week is particularly important for the success of the Business Development Manager.

In this role, you will:

- Lead the marketing and business development efforts of assigned Practice Groups or Industry Groups on a firm-wide basis.
- Work with lawyers and other Marketing & Business Development team members to create pitches, proposals, and responses to Requests for Proposals and accompanying client presentations for assigned groups and other opportunities. This includes strategizing, writing and follow through. Assist in managing, updating and maintaining the content of the Firm's master marketing and business development materials.
- Create and execute on strategic marketing and business development plans and initiatives for assigned offices. Drive the implementation of these plans and evaluate their ROI.
- Take a leadership role in the Marketing & Business Development Group in implementing firm-wide marketing plan.
- Assist lawyers with their individual marketing and business development plans and biographies for assigned groups.
- Active involvement in the annual marketing and business development budgeting process for assigned offices and groups.

Oversee and control related expenditures (manage budget) for assigned offices and groups throughout the year.
- Plan and organize office marketing events and seminars. Assist during such events and drive follow-up. Prepare and assemble written materials and other collateral material for such events.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Communications team on external communications, advertisements, and public relations relating to assigned offices and groups.
- Take a lead role in working with attorneys to coordinate and complete rankings submissions and secure key firm rankings, including Chambers, Best Lawyers, Legal 500 and others. Act as contact with rankings organizations.
- May perform other work and initiatives as assigned by the Director of Business Development or the Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer.

What we're looking for:

- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.
- At least 6 years of related experience.
- Excellent writing skills, with high attention to detail; emphasis on accuracy.
- Professional, independent thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
- Strong oral communication skills and ability to interact successfully and collaboratively with others. Excellent consultative and consensus-building skills.
- Outstanding client service mentality.
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under intense time constraints.
- Proficiency in social media and other web-based marketing strategies.
- Ability to travel periodically as needed.
- Experience with Windows operating system, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook.

About Dorsey:

Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey's benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

- Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
- Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
- Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Reasonable Accommodations:

Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.

How to Apply:

Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the "Careers" section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey's online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.

The pay range for this position in Minnesota and Colorado only is an annual salary of $107,270 to $138,820.

The pay range for this position in Seattle only is an annual salary of $112,030 to $144,980.

This range represents Dorsey's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Dorsey estimates it will accept applications through August 18, 2025.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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Minneapolis, MN
Salt Lake City, UT
Denver, CO
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Phoenix, AZ