A highly specialized law firm focused on Information Law is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to support and advance firmwide business development initiatives. This role partners closely with senior attorneys and firm leadership to identify growth opportunities, manage strategic pursuits, and enhance long-term client relationships.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned law-firm or professional-services BD professional with strong judgment, excellent execution skills, and the ability to operate confidently in a sophisticated, high-stakes environment.
Experience
- 8–10+ years of experience in business development, client relationship management, or pursuit management within:
- A law firm, or
- A professional services environment
- Demonstrated experience managing:
- Complex pitches and RFPs
- Strategic client pursuits
- Experience supporting conferences, events, and client engagement initiatives
- Experience developing client-facing programs such as webinars, CLEs, alerts, or thought leadership
- Exposure to information-focused legal practices (eDiscovery, data privacy, information governance, regulatory, or technology-driven practices) strongly preferred
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required
Skills & Competencies
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent research, analytical, and writing abilities
- Ability to develop compelling, tailored BD materials and insights
- High degree of discretion and professional judgment
- Proficiency with CRM systems and BD analytics tools
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, virtual environment
- Confident communicator able to work effectively with senior stakeholders
Work Environment & Expectations
- Collaborative, high-performance professional services environment
- Remote work setting with regular interaction across teams
- Willingness to work outside standard business hours as required for time-sensitive initiatives, events, or deadlines
Candidate Profile Summary
This role is best suited for a senior, strategic business development professional who is comfortable operating behind the scenes, partnering with senior attorneys, managing complex pursuits, and supporting long-term client relationship development in a highly specialized legal practice.
