Business Development Manager
About the role
The Business Development Manager plays a high-impact role in some of the firm’s most dynamic and visible areas, partnering with attorneys and firm leadership to drive growth, strengthen client relationships, and elevate our market presence.
Responsibilities
Supports key client relationships and helps deepen the firm’s engagement with priority clients through coordinated planning, reporting, and strategic initiatives including client events, entertainment, and tailored outreach.
Champions business development and market visibility efforts for the Seattle office, collaborating with office leadership and practice groups to enhance the firm’s regional profile.
Serves as a primary point of contact across the firm for Seattle-related business development initiatives, ensuring alignment, coordination, and strong internal communication.
Works closely with the Complex Litigation and Product Liability practice groups to develop and sustain a loyal and expanding client base, driving increased demand for services.
Contributes to strategic business development planning, proactively identifies opportunities to promote and cross-sell capabilities, and brings targeted marketing and client development initiatives to life.
Led the execution of targeted marketing strategies, including client events, community engagement, thought leadership campaigns, CLE programs, sponsorships, and digital initiatives.
Develops customized pitches, RFP responses, presentations, and marketing materials with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring consistently accurate, polished, and compelling content.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, along with at least seven years of professional services marketing experience; law firm experience strongly preferred.
Deep knowledge of core business development strategy, including pitch and RFP development, event management, and market visibility initiatives.
Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, tailored content for business, legal, and niche audiences, supported by meticulous attention to detail.
Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative, matrixed organization, bringing strong interpersonal, presentation, and project management skills while managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Sharp business acumen, including the ability to analyze information quickly, identify opportunities, anticipate challenges, and make sound, strategic decisions that enhance client value.
Qualifications
Deep knowledge of core business development strategy, including pitch and RFP development, event management, and market visibility initiatives.
Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, tailored content for business, legal, and niche audiences, supported by meticulous attention to detail.
Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative, matrixed organization, bringing strong interpersonal, presentation, and project management skills while managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Sharp business acumen, including the ability to analyze information quickly, identify opportunities, anticipate challenges, and make sound, strategic decisions that enhance client value.
Skills
Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, tailored content for business, legal, and niche audiences, supported by meticulous attention to detail.
Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative, matrixed organization, bringing strong interpersonal, presentation, and project management skills while managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Sharp business acumen, including the ability to analyze information quickly, identify opportunities, anticipate challenges, and make sound, strategic decisions that enhance client value.
Benefits
A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
Education reimbursement annually.
Dedicated Talent Development team.
Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.
Pay
Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO.
San Francisco, Palo Alto salary range: $140k to $195k
Seattle, Los Angeles, San Diego salary range: $133k to $186k
Schedule
This role can be based in Seattle, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles or San Diego.