Sectors And Clients Manager
US$130,000 – US$198,000 / yr base salary
Posted 31 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Sectors & Clients Manager Media, Sports & Entertainment”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$130,000 – US$198,000 / yr |
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Field of studyJournalism, Communications, Business, Marketing (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
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Summary
The Marketing & Business Development Manager, Sports, Media & Entertainment Sector, plays a key leadership role driving strategic growth initiatives. This individual partners closely with sector leadership, lawyers, and firmwide Marketing & Business Development colleagues to identify, develop, and pursue business development opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and proactively drive go-to-market strategies that support sector growth and market positioning.
This individual will lead cross-functional collaboration, drive internal stakeholder engagement, and provide hands-on execution support for strategic pursuits, client targeting, thought leadership campaigns, sponsorships, events, and client development initiatives. The Marketing & Business Development Manager brings a business development-first mindset and experience in a legal or professional services environment.
Working closely with sector leadership, practice leaders, and business development teams, this individual will help drive the strategic priorities of the Sports, Media & Entertainment Sector through innovative business development initiatives, market-facing programs, profile-raising activities, and client engagement strategies. The successful candidate will possess strong business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across a global organization.
Location
This position can sit in our New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Austin, or other approved DLA Piper office locations and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
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Develop and drive sector-specific strategic plans in partnership with sector leadership to support business development, client engagement, and growth objectives.
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Lead and execute marketing and business development initiatives aligned with the Sports, Media & Entertainment Sector strategy.
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Drive cross-practice and cross-sector collaboration to identify opportunities, emerging trends, and client needs.
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Identify and pursue client targeting initiatives and strategic business development opportunities.
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Develop and manage thought leadership campaigns, client alerts, industry publications, and market-facing content.