[Hiring] Global Sector Manager @Dentons

Role Description

The Sector Manager is a member of the Global Clients & Sectors team and one of several professionals dedicated to supporting the firm's priority industry sectors. This role serves as a strategic connector across the firm, helping clients and lawyers access the right people, expertise, relationships, and resources to address client needs and expand opportunities.

• Support the execution of the firm's global sector strategy in partnership with Sector Leaders and the Head of Global Sectors.
• Collaborate with client teams to identify growth opportunities within existing and prospective client relationships.
• Facilitate cross-practice, cross-border, and cross-sector collaboration to ensure clients have access to the firm's full range of capabilities.
• Help lawyers and client teams navigate the firm to identify the most relevant expertise, relationships, and resources in support of client needs.
• Foster greater connectivity among sector participants across regions to maximize client opportunities and improve collaboration.
• Identify and advance opportunities to expand client relationships and increase the firm's share of client spend.
• Support strategic client planning efforts and assist teams in executing growth-focused action plans.
• Work with lawyers and client teams to uncover opportunities for multi-practice and multinational engagements.
• Monitor sector developments, client activity, and market trends to identify opportunities aligned with client priorities.
• Track and report on opportunity pipelines, engagement activities, and sector performance metrics.
• Serve as a liaison between sector leadership, client teams, practice groups, and business professionals across the firm.
• Connect lawyers and client teams with the appropriate internal resources to support client pursuits and relationship development.
• Coordinate efforts among stakeholders to ensure opportunities are pursued efficiently and collaboratively.
• Support initiatives that enhance collaboration and strengthen engagement across the global sector community.
• Promote the sharing of client intelligence, relationship insights, and best practices across regions and practices.
• Partner with Relationship Partners and Client Account Teams to strengthen engagement with key clients.
• Assist in identifying client priorities, emerging business needs, and opportunities for broader firm involvement.
• Support client team meetings, opportunity reviews, and action planning processes.
• Help drive accountability and follow-through on strategic client initiatives.
• Encourage a client-centric approach that prioritizes relationship growth and long-term value creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced degree or relevant professional qualification preferred.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in client development, client relationship management, strategic account management, sector management, or a related role within a law firm, professional services firm, or global corporate environment.
• Demonstrated success supporting revenue growth through strategic client engagement and relationship-building.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across multiple geographies and business units.
• Experience supporting global clients, industry sectors, or strategic account programs is strongly preferred.

Skills & Key Competencies

• Strong client development and relationship management capabilities.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and understanding of revenue growth strategies.
• Ability to identify and facilitate cross-selling and collaborative opportunities.
• Exceptional networking and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and connect individuals across a matrixed global organization.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities.
• Highly collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach.

Benefits

Remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidate's experience and competencies.