Business Development Senior Manager

Overview

Hybrid
$180,000 - $200,000
Full Time
100% Travel
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

law firm
Manager

Job Details

Business Development Senior Manager
Client: Law Firm
Location: CA, WA, NY, DC
Fulltime position
Years of experience: 13-18+
What s in it for you?!
Join an Am Law 100 firm with 600+ attorneys across 11 offices!
Work with leaders in media, tech, healthcare, and First Amendment law!
Thrive in a culture built on ability, integrity, and client service!
Grow fast with mentorship, collaboration, and early leadership paths!
Enjoy competitive pay, 401(k), great benefits, and generous time off!
Be part of a firm nationally recognized for DEI and community impact!
Make your mark in a firm shaping landmark legal outcomes!
If that s you, let s talk!

Summary
Seeking a Senior Manager to lead business development efforts for its nationally ranked Employment Practice Group. This role works directly with practice leadership to drive strategy, oversee proposal development, lead events/sponsorship initiatives, and manage the group s BD Manager. The ideal candidate is both strategic and execution-focused, with experience coaching attorneys, leading pitches, and managing cross-functional BD initiatives in a law firm setting.

What You ll Do

  • Lead strategic planning and implementation for practice-wide BD goals
  • Oversee and contribute to pitches, RFPs, and client presentations
  • Conduct market research and identify trends and cross-sell opportunities
  • Drive client events, webinars, and sponsorship activations for BD ROI
  • Serve as internal coach and strategist to practice group leaders and partners
  • Manage marketing content, awards submissions (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500), and BD collateral
  • Supervise, mentor, and support development of a BD Manager
  • Track metrics (proposal success, new matters, revenue growth) and report outcomes
  • Coordinate across practice management, marketing, and admin teams to ensure alignment

Experience You ll Need

  • 6+ years in business development or marketing within a law firm or professional services setting
  • Proven success in supporting revenue growth and high-value client engagement
  • Bachelor s required; JD or MBA strongly preferred
  • Strong project management, leadership, and presentation skills
  • Experience with client research tools, CRM platforms (e.g., DealCloud, InterAction), and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Background in Employment/Labor law BD is a strong plus

Why Join
Join a values-driven firm where business development is seen as a strategic function. Offers one of the most progressive hybrid schedules, cutting-edge benefits (like backup care and paid sabbatical), and a collaborative environment that values BD talent. This role is ideal for a professional who wants to shape firm strategy, lead with purpose, and grow in a national legal powerhouse.

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