Business Development Manager

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in business development at a law firm
• Strong communicator comfortable collaborating with partners, attorneys, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Organized project manager able to balance multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Experienced developing client-facing materials such as proposals, presentations, and credentials
• Analytical thinker who can translate market insights into actionable growth strategies

What You'll Do

• Partner with disputes attorneys across litigation, arbitration, antitrust, and cyber-related matters to drive growth initiatives
• Support partner-level business planning, including target client development and strategic outreach efforts
• Lead development of proposals, pitch materials, and client presentations for new opportunities
• Analyze industry trends, competitor activity, and client developments to guide marketing and business development strategy
• Work with communications and marketing colleagues to support thought leadership and visibility initiatives
• Coordinate conference participation, sponsorship engagements, and targeted client programs
• Prepare submissions for legal rankings and maintain internal records of key matters and proposals
• Collaborate with U.S. and global BD colleagues to support cross-practice initiatives and shared opportunities

What Success Looks Like

• Business development initiatives for the disputes practices are delivered efficiently and aligned with strategic priorities
• Partners receive timely, high-quality support on client development efforts and proposals
• Market insights and coordinated outreach contribute to new opportunities
• The practice's external profile is strengthened through well-executed marketing initiatives and industry visibility

Pay

$160,000 – 190,000 annually, based on experience

Schedule

Hybrid – New York, NY