Proposals Manager – World Leading Law Firm

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a senior bids professional to join the Proposals team of a world leading global law firm, aligned to the Project Development & Finance practice. The role will suit an experienced proposals specialist looking to take a leading role in managing complex, strategic and multi-jurisdictional opportunities within a highly regarded international firm, with a global remit and a particular focus on proposals across the European market.

Working closely with Partners, lawyers and Business Development colleagues, you will lead the end-to-end proposal process for strategic opportunities, acting as the central point of contact and providing advice, challenge and direction throughout the pitch lifecycle. The successful applicant will develop compelling, client-focused propositions, drafting and editing high-quality pitch materials and ensuring responses are tailored to client requirements and the firm’s capabilities. The role will involve managing RFPs through to submission, including online portals and reverse auctions, as well as working closely with pricing, document production and other Business Professional teams to deliver strong and effective proposals. The Proposals Manager will also support the development of pitch content, capability statements, pipeline reporting and outcome analysis, conduct win/loss debriefs and deliver proposal training to lawyers and Business Development teams. As part of the wider global proposals community, you will contribute to the development and sharing of best practice, while coaching and supporting junior colleagues through complex pitch processes.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of competitive proposals and pitches, ideally gained within a professional services or partnership environment, together with strong experience of working across international, regional and local teams. You will be confident working with senior Partners and stakeholders and have a proven ability to build effective relationships quickly, influence and provide constructive challenge. Strong project management skills are essential, with the ability to manage multiple complex opportunities concurrently, alongside excellent written, verbal and listening skills. The Proposals Manager will be highly organised, analytical and solutions-focused, with the ability to adapt their approach to different stakeholders and situations. Strong IT skills, including experience of online RFP platforms, are also required.

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