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<p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Schwabe is seeking an exceptional business development professional to join Schwabe’s Client Relations Department in the Seattle or Portland office. The Business Development ‎Manager will enjoy a highly visible position working with the firm’s Real Estate and Construction and Transportation industry group, and the Ports and Maritime industry group on their marketing and business development initiatives.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">This position will work closely with firm leaders to help Schwabe maximize and leverage this unique go-to-market strategy. This is a unique opportunity to have an impact and be part of creating something new for the firm and perhaps the legal industry. </span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">This is a high-level role that will serve as the Chief of Staff for the Real Estate and Construction and Transportation, and the Ports and Maritime industry groups as they work to change the way we deliver marketing legal services to our clients. </span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">A sampling of job duties includes:</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">-Execution of business plans, budgets and sales pipelines for assigned groups</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">-Strategy and prep for client and prospect meetings</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">-Relationship management Coach attorneys on marketing & business development strategies</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">-Stay abreast of current developments and trends impacting clients and prospects through proactive market research</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">-Development and management for collateral and pitch materials</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">-Work with the firms Public Relations group to secure effective media exposure for assigned groups.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Position Qualifications:‎</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">-Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in business marketing communications, journalism or related field, or law a plus</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">-Must have five years of marketing/business development experience</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">-Experience in the professional services industry a plus</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">-Must be committed to trying new things and taking risks</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">-Must be self-motivated and resourceful with a proven make it happen mindset</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">-Must be a strong writer and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">-Able to work collaboratively with a wide variety of people</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">-Must possess strong strategy development, critical thinking and general business skills.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">-Experience in the Real Estate and Construction or Transportation, Ports and Maritime industry a plus</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #111111; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-size: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial;">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other status protected by law. The firm will make reasonable accommodations for religious beliefs and for the known needs of qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Human Resources at staffhiring@schwabe.com</span></p>
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<p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is a law firm that offers a new type of client experience based on a deep industry focus. Schwabe attorneys are more than a collection of lawyers; they are partners in our clients’ businesses. Our understanding of key industry sectors allows us to help clients achieve success through ideas, advice, and exceptional legal counsel. With 165 attorneys and offices in Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Bend, Eugene and Salem, Schwabe is one of the largest Pacific Northwest ‎regional law firms.</span></p>
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