Full-Time
Portfolio Strategy Manager
Posted on 10/31/2025
Ballard Spahr LLP
1,001-5,000 employees
Full-service national law firm
No salary listed
Birmingham, UK
Remote
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- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Math, Statistics, Engineering or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in strategy consulting, product strategy, market analysis, or a similar strategic role within a technology-driven industry.
- Proven ability to conduct market research, analyze data, and derive actionable insights.
- Financial modeling and business case development experience for investment recommendations.
- Comfort with ambiguity and making recommendations that account for missing or imperfect data.
- Excellent written and oral presentation and communication skills.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, and enthusiasm for our [company values].
- Market Analysis and Opportunity Identification: Conduct research, including internally and in the market, and analysis to identify emerging trends, unmet customer needs, and potential new market opportunities.
- Market Analysis and Opportunity Identification: Define and size new target markets, providing data-driven insights into market attractiveness and potential.
- Market Analysis and Opportunity Identification: Analyze competitor strategies, market positioning, and potential threats.
- Portfolio Strategy Development: Develop and articulate clear and compelling strategic frameworks for new product offerings and portfolio growth.
- Portfolio Strategy Development: Define the strategic rationale, target audience, value proposition, and key success metrics for new product initiatives.
- Portfolio Strategy Development: Collaborate cross-functionally to align product roadmaps with the overall portfolio strategy.
- Strategic Planning and Execution Support: Develop business cases and financial models to evaluate new opportunities.
- Strategic Planning and Execution Support: Work cross-functionally to ensure alignment and effective execution of strategic initiatives.
- Strategic Planning and Execution Support: Present strategic recommendations and insights to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
- Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related advanced degree.
- Experience in education and/or the ed tech industry.
- Experience working internationally and/or cross-culturally.
- Generally curious, enthusiastic about collaborative problem-solving.
- Experience with strategic frameworks and methodologies.
- Collaboration & influencing
- Curiosity
- Adaptability
- Cultural awareness
Ballard Spahr LLP is a national law firm offering a full range of legal services across practice areas such as litigation, business and finance, intellectual property, and real estate. It serves corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, and non-profit organizations, delivering advice and representation through attorneys across 15 U.S. offices. Its work model includes remote operations to maintain service levels, and its pricing options typically include hourly billing, fixed fees, and contingency arrangements depending on the matter. The firm distinguishes itself by focusing on providing value to clients, maintaining diversity, and leveraging resources to handle complex matters. Its goal is to deliver high-quality legal guidance and successful outcomes for clients while adapting to client needs and market conditions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
1885
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Eric Kerkvliet joined Sioux Falls with 20 years in M&A and private equity.
- Matthew T. Smith added expertise as ex-prosecutor in bank regulatory defense.
- State Attorneys General Team launched for proactive consumer protection responses.
What critics are saying
- Latham & Watkins poaches top Delaware bankruptcy litigators, weakening Wilmington hub.
- Kirkland & Ellis diverts Biotech Launchpad startups via pro bono venture services.
- Harvey AI automates 40% of IP and contract work, slashing billable hours.
What makes Ballard Spahr LLP unique
- Relocated Delaware office to 11,500 sq ft at 222 Delaware Ave. with advanced tech near courts.
- Launched Project Biotech Launchpad mentoring eight startups like Hilltop Harvests pro bono.
- Co-hosted 2025 Colorado Privacy Summit on AI delays and pixel litigation risks.
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Ballard Spahr moves to new quarters at 222 Delaware Avenue. * (Special to Delaware Business Now) * Mar 28, 2026 Updated 3 hrs ago * 0 Ballard Spahr this month relocated its Delaware office to newly upgraded space in the PNC Bank Center at 222 Delaware Ave. in downtown Wilmington. The firm had been located on the 900 block of Market Street. As previously announced, the firm leased 11,500 square feet of space. The Delaware Avenue building has been renovated and remains the home of office of banking and financial services company PNC. "Our move within Wilmington to one of the premier office buildings downtown demonstrates the continuing significance of our Delaware practice to the firm's national platform," Ballard Spahr Chairman Peter MIchaud said. "Many of the nation's largest, most pivotal corporate and bankruptcy cases play out in Delaware, and our new space - featuring advanced technology - complements the sophistication of our lawyers and their advocacy on behalf of clients with matters in Delaware." Ballard Spahr opened its Delaware office in Wilmington in 2002. Its new space is within walking distance of Delaware's state and federal courts, as well as hotels, restaurants, and shops. Litigators in the Delaware office handle major corporate governance, shareholder, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation cases before Delaware state and federal courts. "We're a longstanding presence in Wilmington after nearly 25 years with an office in the nation's corporate capital, and this move reflects our commitment to continued progress and innovation," said Beth Moskow-Schnoll, Delaware office managing partner. "With its business-friendly laws, remarkable density of incorporated companies, and nation-leading business courts, Delaware is an epicenter of corporate commerce and jurisprudence - and a focus for our firm," Beth said. "The Delaware office is a hub for important practices within the firm's national platform, particularly shareholder and corporate governance litigation, commercial litigation, white collar investigations and litigation, and large bankruptcy and restructuring cases..." * indicates required Email Format
BioTech Launchpad helps support emerging biotech businesses. Nick Stuzman has spent 15 years growing a biotech business from the ground up. Stuzman, the co-founder of Hilltop Harvests, has looked at ways to capture the biogases generated from hog barns "and then use that biogas in a meaningful way as a source of energy," he said. "After several iterations, kind of like Thomas Edison, you know he knows 1,000 ways not to make a light bulb, we've done a lot of that." But he found an effective way and now is working on a way to implement it in barns. From his headquarters in Brookings, Matthew Cole is creating new bioproducts that can drive commodity values for farmers and be used in everyday or industrial applications. Cole, a corn and soybean farmer, founded Pioneer Biotech "to really add value to farmers but also as a challenge for me so I can grow my entrepreneurial skills and grow the ag economy in South Dakota," he said. They're two of eight early-stage biotech businesses that have participated in Project Biotech Launchpad, a collaboration between Ballard Spahr LLP and South Dakota Biotech. "The motivation behind starting Project Biotech Launchpad was to form a legal accelerator program for biotech startups," said Kelly Herrmann, an associate attorney at Ballard Spahr. "And the goals were to provide legal support to startups so that they could accelerate their growth and not be burdened by the initial startup costs associated with legal fees." South Dakota Biotech helps with selecting the participants, who then are paired with a Ballard Spahr attorney for mentorship and guidance. The other participants in the most recent cohort were: * InovaSkin, founded by Tugba Ozdemir at South Dakota Mines. It's built around novel peptide research that has the potential to revolutionize the anti-aging skin care market. * Rhenari by Catalystium, founded by Mina Raver of Rapid City. Rhenari is a wellness and productivity solution designed to prevent employee burnout by leveraging behavioral metadata to detect early signs of cognitive drift. Targeting managers in software companies with more than 2,000 employees, Rhenari bridges the gap between mental wellness and performance optimization. "Project Biotech Launchpad has been a tremendous resource for biotech companies," said Joni Ekstrum, executive director of South Dakota Biotech. "It's a perfect example of the collaboration we're able to facilitate between emerging startups and service providers." Ballard Spahr's effort was recognized this fall with the Distinguished Collaborator Award from South Daktota Biotech. Watch for details on applications for the new cohort next year, or submit information for consideration now to [email protected] or [email protected]. To connect with opportunities to grow your biotech business in South Dakota, visit sdbio.org or email [email protected].
Key takeaways from the annual Colorado Privacy Summit. Ballard Spahr recently co-hosted the 2025 Colorado Privacy Summit with Zaviant on September 25. The event brought together thought leaders and decision makers in privacy and cybersecurity to discuss key issues, focusing on emerging regulations, litigation risks, and the convergence of privacy and security. Below are the key takeaways from the event. The Regulatory and Enforcement Landscape. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser participated in a Fireside Chat with Greg Szewczyk, the Chair of Ballard Spahr's Privacy and Data Security Group. They discussed significant changes in privacy-related laws, regulations, and enforcement over the past year. Topics covered included the growing use of personal data and multi-state enforcement efforts. The following topics were also discussed: * Update on Colorado AI Rulemaking (ADAI Act). The Colorado Attorney General's office noted that it does not currently intend to issue rulemaking on the Colorado AI Act (ADAI Act) prior to June 2026 given that the legislature is still contemplating amendments to the law next session. * Federal Challenges to State AI Authority. A critical discussion point was the recent federal challenges to states' authority over AI regulation. * Understanding Online Tracking Risks. This panel, titled "Scroll, Click, Sue: The Pixel Litigation Boom and Tips for Mitigating Risk," offered a timely discussion on the legal, business, and insurance implications of online tracking technologies. * Focus on High-Profile Litigation. The discussion centered on the growing wave of litigation following high-profile cases, such as the recent California jury verdict in a high profile CIPA case. * Practical Risk Mitigation. The session provided practical insights for companies seeking to balance customer engagement with compliance obligations. * Panel Leadership. The session was moderated by privacy class action litigator Matt Thornton, Of Counsel, Ballard Spahr. Panelists included Tim Burke, EVP, Head of Cyber Risk, IMA, Inc., and Erin Vorhies, Vice President of Digital Growth and Engagement, Alterra Mountain Company. Evolving Compliance: Bridging Privacy, Security, and AI Governance * Convergence of Security and Privacy. This panel explored how privacy is rapidly aligning with security. Compliance strategies require bridging the gap between privacy, security, and AI governance. * Integrating Global Standards and Cyber Defenses. The discussion emphasized weaving together requirements from General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and global standards with advanced cyber defenses. * Strategy and Innovation Through Privacy-by-Design. Industry leaders presented forward-looking, privacy-by-design strategies and integrated team approaches. The ultimate goal is to empower organizations to safeguard data, maintain compliance, and turn the convergence of privacy and security into a catalyst for innovation and trust. * Panel Leadership. The session was moderated by Will Sweeney, Managing Partner, Zaviant. Panelists included Ryan Karlin, Vice President of Product Management, OneTrust, and Hugo Teufel, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer, Lumen Technologies. DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations. Attorney Advertising.
Eric Kerkvliet joins Ballard Spahr in Sioux Falls. Eric Kerkvliet - who has almost two decades of experience representing investors, private equity syndicators, and business owners in corporate transactions and investment matters - has joined Ballard Spahr's Business and Transactions Department, Corporate and Transactions and Outside General Counsel Practices, and Sioux Falls office as of counsel, firm Chair Peter Michaud announced today. "Eric's ability to problem-solve with an eye toward a client's long-term goals, and his nuanced understanding of the market make him a terrific addition to our bench," said Business and Transactions Department Chair Nathan E. Seiler. "He delivers actionable, forward-thinking counsel and a personalized approach that helps companies overcome challenges and succeed." Eric represents business owners, private equity firms, family offices, and real estate investors in capital raises, private placements, M&A and corporate transactions, and real estate investment matters. Prior to joining Ballard Spahr, Eric practiced corporate law and was a member of the leadership team of Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun. He also served as general counsel to Alpine Companies, where he was instrumental in raising private equity investment for multifamily real estate investment purchases. "Ballard Spahr has strength in the areas where I focus - M&A, real estate transactions, and corporate matters - as well as a national platform and a growth mindset. I'm also pleased to once again work alongside Amy Arndt and Dan Fritz," Eric said. "This team goes beyond for clients in every way. I share that way of thinking, and I'm excited to join the team." For media inquiries, please contact Bill Shralow at 215.864.8195. Get the latest significant legal alerts, news, webinars, and insights that affect your industry.