Business Development Manager (Law Firm)

Description

Our client is seeking a Business Development Manager with a minimum of five years of experience in business development or marketing within a law firm setting. The selected candidate will work closely with attorneys in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital and Intellectual Property Practice groups to support and implement business development strategies aligned with the firm’s goals.

Salary Range: $145,000 - $170,000

Location: New York, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Business Development and attorneys to design and execute business development initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to partners to help grow their practices, enhance their visibility, and achieve individual business goals.
• Identify and respond to potential new business opportunities, including cross-marketing initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of key clients, business trends, and the competitive landscape.
• Support attorneys in sharing knowledge to improve client service and elevate practice area expertise.
• Organize, plan, and execute business development events such as speaking engagements, conferences, and panels.
• Act as the main point of contact for partners regarding marketing-related requests.
• Some travel required between New York and New Jersey offices.
  
  

Profile Raising

• Promote the practice group’s expertise through thought leadership content and other profile-raising opportunities.
• Coordinate with the PR team on media strategies, including press releases and social media engagements.
• Manage practice group awards and directory submissions, sharing best practices across offices.
  
  

Client Development

• Conduct post-transaction reviews to gather client feedback and enhance service delivery.
• Assist in preparing responses to client RFPs and support partners in business development meetings.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in business development or marketing, ideally in a law firm or professional services setting.
• High energy and professionalism, with a track record of success.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing abilities.
• Attention to detail and the ability to make independent decisions.
  
  

Skills: business development,attorneys,business opportunities,client relationship management,venture capital