Hiring: Business Development Associate Director, Energy & Infrastructure Company: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Location: Greater Houston Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:21:25 About the job Experience: •10+ years of marketing experience in business development and marketing for the E & I sector. •150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets. We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. Required Skills: •Interface directly with practice leaders and the fellow E&I Associate Director to set BD priorities and plans; lead strategy development and execution; use market intelligence and competitive analysis to pursue high-value opportunities. •Client Development & Revenue Growth •Drive revenue generation through client targeting, pipeline management, and key account programs, in collaboration with the Client Development team; grow the E&I sector client base through relationship building and cross-selling across practices and offices. •Oversee tailored proposals and pitches for energy-sector matters, working closely with the Pitch team; collaborate across practices to bring the best of the firm to each opportunity; champion pitch best practices and consistency in positioning. •Lead thought leadership and external positioning in partnership with Communications and PR; showcase the firm's E&I sector expertise and strengthen partner reputations; align thought leadership, rankings, and events with firm strategy. •Oversee a targeted events and sponsorship strategy; working closely with the Events team; evaluate ROI; prepare lawyers for engagements; lead post-event follow-up to convert connections into opportunities. •Partner with the Market Intelligence team to identify emerging trends and evaluate new business opportunities, translating insights into actionable BD strategies and priorities. •Provide strategic direction on how we tell our story across rankings, league tables, awards, and directory submissions — ensuring content is compelling, differentiated, and focused on the areas where the firm is building market recognition. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. •A passion and deep understanding of technology clients’ needs at all stages of development. •Strong client service approach with the ability to build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders. •A collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, results-driven environment. •Exceptional communication skills, with expertise in crafting and delivering distinctive and engaging stories. •Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high degree of detail and accuracy. •Exercises sound judgment and professionalism. Handles sensitive, confidential material with discretion. •Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate needs, identify opportunities, and drive initiatives to completion. Strong problem-solving skills. •A passion for challenging the status quo, a hunger for greatness, and an unwavering commitment to achieving extraordinary results. •A good listener with a growth mindset and proven ability to adapt quickly to change and exhibit a high degree of flexibility. Compensation: •$200,000 - $260,000 / year •Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!