Business Development Senior Manager

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.

Business Development Senior Manager