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About the Role

The Senior Pitch and Proposal Manager is a strategic advisor and operator within the Client Development team, responsible for leading high stakes pitches, proposals and RFP responses from initial evaluation through final delivery. This role partners directly with firm leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to guide decision making and position the firm competitively in complex, high value opportunities, while elevating the quality, consistency and strategic value of proposals.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic pitch and proposal development, driving end-to-end execution of complex, high-value pitches and RFPs.
Define win themes, shape messaging, and ensure alignment with client priorities, firm strategy, and competitive positioning.
Advise senior stakeholders and influence outcomes by communicating recommendations with confidence and clarity.
Navigate competing priorities and stakeholder dynamics by managing multiple inputs and aligning teams around a cohesive approach.
Own project strategy, planning, and delivery, developing and executing complex project plans across departments.
Elevate messaging and narrative development by creating clear, compelling, and tailored content that resonates with sophisticated client audiences.
Integrate pricing, analytics, and firm capabilities by partnering closely with Pricing and other business teams.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation by identifying opportunities to improve processes, tools, and content strategy.
Manage and develop the US Pitch team, setting clear goals, delegating work, and holding team members accountable.
Contribute to long-term function strategy by bringing perspective on how the pitch function should evolve and identifying trends, tools, and capabilities needed.

Requirements

Ten or more years working in a business development role in a large, multi-office law firm or other professional services firm is required.
Exceptional writer and communicator who simplifies complex ideas.
Must be self-directed, self-motivated, possess strong organizational and time management skills, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must work with a high level of professionalism.
Provides clear, decisive direction in high-pressure situations.
Exercises sound judgment and escalates appropriately.
Influences stakeholders and drives decisions forward.
Balances speed and accuracy while improving processes.
Brings creativity and originality to differentiate materials.
Demonstrates accountability, resilience, and discretion.
Builds trust and drives a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Practical understanding of the legal/professional services industry and the partnership environment.
Curiosity and an aptitude for learning.
An entrepreneurial spirit.
Strong strategic, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
Organized, logical, detail- and process-oriented.
Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiar with research and experience databases.

Skills

Business development
Pitch and proposal development
RFP response management
Strategic advising
Stakeholder management
Project management
Content creation
Messaging and narrative development
Pricing and analytics integration
Process improvement
Team management
Communication
Writing
Organization
Time management
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Professionalism
Decision-making
Influence
Creativity
Accountability
Resilience
Discretion
Collaboration
Legal industry understanding
Strategic thinking
Critical thinking
Detail-orientation
Process-orientation
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid
On-site (3 days per week)

Experience Level

Senior Manager
Ten or more years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$150,000 - $175,000

Benefits

Healthcare
Paid time off
Discretionary merit bonuses
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plans
Tailored learning opportunities

About the Company

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession.
We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm.

Equal Opportunity

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting.
Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified.
EEO.