Marketing and Business Development Manager

Job Description

Kean Miller is seeking a full-time Marketing and Business Development Manager to support the firm’s rapid growth across all offices and specifically in Houston and The Woodlands. This position is based in downtown Houston and provides strategic direction and hands-on support to develop, implement, and drive various marketing and business development initiatives and handle day-to-day marketing matters. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Business Development, this is a collaborative position that will work closely with practice group and office leaders, partners, associates and a seven-person marketing team consisting of the COO/CM&BDO (Baton Rouge), Director (New Orleans), two Marketing Managers (Baton Rouge and New Orleans), two Marketing Coordinators (both in Baton Rouge) and a Visual Communications Coordinator (Baton Rouge).

About Kean Miller

With more than 240 attorneys and eight offices across Texas and Louisiana, Kean Miller serves the legal needs of the people, businesses, and industries that drive the regional economy in the Gulf South. Our legal teams provide creative solutions, unique strategies, and unparalleled value that allow our clients to perform at the highest level. Our clients include some of the largest companies in the world, from global energy and petrochemical companies to regional LNG facilities to local businesses. Consistently named to the National Law Journal’s NLJ 500 and the Law360 Top 400 lists, Kean Miller’s recent growth in Greater Houston has been rapid and strategic. Our Texas attorneys serve clients in litigation, product liability, tort litigation, bankruptcy, admiralty and maritime, commercial litigation, environmental litigation, probate and fiduciary litigation, business and corporate, real estate, oil & gas, and labor & employment law.

Your Responsibilities

• Manages the development and implementation of marketing strategies at the attorney, practice group, office, and firm levels.
• Manages projects specifically related to helping attorneys achieve their marketing goals and objectives.
• Conceptualizes, develops, and manages client-facing marketing events.
• Manages participation in external seminars, sponsorships, speaking opportunities, professional/industry organizations, and networking events.
• Serves as liaison with multiple Texas-based and national organizations.
• Researches and analyzes information to identify marketing opportunities as well as speaking and authorship opportunities.
• Coordinates and implements Texas-based media relations and external communications.
• Helps prepare selected pitches/proposals, including compiling materials and rehearsing presentations.
• Develops, disseminates, and updates various marketing materials, ensuring materials are up-to-date and readily available, including practice descriptions and brochures, experience lists, and biographies.
• Oversees creation and maintenance of databases for mailing and contact lists in coordination with the Marketing Coordinator.
• Assists with websites, blogs, and social media content and ensures accuracy.
• Assists with legal surveys and attorney rankings.
• Collaborates with practice group attorneys to support practice group, office, and firm marketing and public relations initiatives.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree: and 5-7 years of relevant professional services marketing experience.
• Legal experience: is preferred.
• Effective written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to write: business correspondence, proposals/pitches, and reports.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret: business and professional publications.
• Time management and organizational skills: to prioritize work and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Ability to take initiative: anticipate needs, and exercise independent, sound judgment.
• Commitment to exceptional client service: and dedication to high-quality work.
• Strong interpersonal skills: and ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals with differing opinions and diverse personalities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: proactive self-starter; strategic thinker.
• Ability to work independently: as well as manage projects and assignments in a collaborative team environment.
• Discretion: in dealing with confidential information.
• Proficiency: with Microsoft Office, familiarity using a CRM system and photo and design programs, and ability to adapt to new software programs.
• Occasional work: outside standard business hours, along with limited business travel.

What Kean Miller Offers

Kean Miller provides its employees with competitive salaries and a full paid benefits package, a “people first” work environment, stability, generous paid-time off and contributions to a 401k plan.

How to Apply

Candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to Renee.Carughi@keanmiller.com. All submissions are held in the strictest confidence.

Kean Miller Commitment

Kean Miller is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status or activity protected by law.

Work Location

In person