Sr. Business Development Manager

Locations: New York or Dallas

About the role

We are seeking a Sr. Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in driving business development initiatives for the Finance Group. You will collaborate with top-tier legal teams, manage a skilled marketing staff, and help grow the firm’s client portfolio on both national and international stages. You will craft and implement innovative business development strategies, evaluate new opportunities, and serve as a trusted counselor to lawyers on client relationship development. Your leadership will extend to managing key projects—client pitches, proposals, awards, and media exposure—while mentoring your team to reach new heights.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development initiatives for the Finance Group
• Collaborate with top-tier legal teams to grow the firm’s client portfolio nationally and internationally
• Craft and implement innovative business development strategies
• Evaluate new business opportunities
• Serve as a trusted counselor to lawyers on client relationship development
• Manage key projects, including client pitches, proposals, awards, and media exposure
• Mentor and lead a skilled marketing team

Requirements

• Over a decade of experience in marketing or business development, preferably within law firms or professional services
• Excellent communication and supervisory skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Proficiency in CRM tools like InterAction, Microsoft Office, and business intelligence platforms
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• Previous experience in legal or professional services strongly preferred

Pay

$215,000 – $235,000 per year