Location: Chicago, IL
Department: Marketing
Reports to: Firm Leadership
About the Firm
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila (RSHC) is a dynamic, service-oriented, and technologically sophisticated midsize national law firm of litigators, trial lawyers, and transactional attorneys. Our commitment to innovation, diversity, and client service defines our culture. We are seeking a Head of Marketing & Business Development to lead and expand our marketing initiatives, enhance client engagement, and drive revenue growth.
Position Overview
The Head of Marketing & Business Development will lead the firm’s marketing strategy, business development initiatives, and client engagement efforts. This individual will oversee the marketing department, develop strategic plans, and potentially build out the marketing and business development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal or professional services marketing, business development, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Marketing Oversight
- Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy aligned with the firm’s business goals.
- Lead and manage the firm’s brand positioning, digital presence, content strategy, and marketing communications.
- Oversee the firm’s website, social media, PR initiatives, and external communication efforts to enhance visibility.
- Identify market trends and industry developments to position the firm competitively.
- Guide the firm’s event strategy, including sponsorships, networking events, and conference participation.
- Work with leadership to develop thought leadership initiatives, ensuring attorneys are recognized as industry experts.
- Oversee the creation of high-quality marketing materials, including practice group collateral, attorney bios, and digital assets.
Business Development & Client Growth
- Collaborate with practice group leaders and attorneys to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Manage the RFP and pitch process, ensuring proposals are tailored, compelling, and strategic.
- Develop and oversee client engagement programs, including feedback initiatives and relationship-building strategies.
- Track and analyze business development plans, oversee client satisfaction programs, and ensure measurable ROI on sponsorship programs and business development expenditures to optimize firm investments and strategic growth.
- Identify networking, sponsorship, and speaking opportunities to elevate firm visibility.
- Support and implement business development training for attorneys, helping them refine their client outreach skills.
Team Development & Department Expansion
- Evaluate the current marketing function and recommend staffing enhancements or department restructuring.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing marketing and business development team.
- Establish and optimize marketing workflows, tools, and processes for efficiency.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation within the marketing function.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 6 years of experience in marketing and business development, preferably in a law firm or professional services organization.
- Strong strategic planning, leadership, and project management skills.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing marketing campaigns that drive revenue growth.
- Experience in client engagement, competitive intelligence, and business development strategy.
- Proficiency in CRM, marketing automation, and analytics tools.
- Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Salary Range: $175,000 – $200,000
About RSHC / Work Environment
RSHC is a service-oriented and technologically sophisticated midsize national law firm of litigators, trial lawyers, and transactional attorneys. Clients are the center of our mission. We align our interests with theirs and put an emphasis on efficiency and results. We care about our clients and each other, so we live our shared beliefs: driving innovation in the business of law, promoting diversity and inclusion, and serving our communities. We currently have almost 90 lawyers in offices in Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Ann Arbor, and Los Angeles/Irvine.
The team atmosphere is fostered not only by the lawyers but by all members of the support staff. Our Firm’s employees are proud of collaborating to serve firm clients. Our commitment to teamwork allows us to tap multiple fields of experience from our range of practice areas, ensuring our ability to meet each client’s individual needs. Our team approach enables us to analyze a situation from several points of view until we uncover the advantage that makes the difference for our clients.
This is a non-exempt full-time position. Overtime work may be required from time to time, payable in accordance with the standard payroll practices for non-exempt employees of RSHC and subject to all withholdings and deductions as required by law.
This position requires pre-employment screenings, which include a criminal background check and reference check. RSHC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and 401k.
RSHC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. RSHC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
