Business Development Manager

Recruiting Strategist at Source Lab Search and The Bachrach Group (TBG) - Executive Search

Our client, a leading Law Firm, is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their Corporate Finance and Securities practice area.

• Lead business development, marketing, and client growth initiatives for the Fund Formation & Tax practice area, partnering cross-functionally to deliver high-quality work on tight timelines
• Shape and refine practice-level messaging and positioning, including value propositions and narratives around key clients and matters
• Create, update, and manage ready-to-use marketing and pitch materials that clearly communicate the practice’s strengths and capabilities
• Drive visibility and profile-raising efforts such as conference participation, sponsor ships, speaking engagements, events, and thought leadership initiatives
• Partner closely with attorneys to support individual and group business development goals, translating priorities into actionable BD strategies and execution plans
• Support new business pursuits and pitch efforts by:
• Leading strategy and briefing conversations around opportunities
• Coordinating market, industry, and client research to inform approach
• Drafting proposals and responses to RFIs/RFPs
• Developing pitch collateral including one-pagers, infographics, and leave-behinds
• Managing post-pitch follow-up, feedback, and debriefs
• Work with research teams to deliver ongoing market insights and competitive intelligence
• Manage strategy, execution, and follow-up for legal directory submissions across relevant practice areas
• Coordinate award submissions that elevate practice and attorney visibility
• Oversee accuracy and upkeep of practice-related content across proposal and matter databases
• Maintain and analyze pitch and proposal tracking systems, monitoring activity and outcomes by client, industry, and service type

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required; business, marketing, communications, or liberal arts preferred
• Experience:
  
  6+ years in business development, marketing, or practice management within a law firm or professional services environment; minimum of 3 years directly supporting practice-level business development

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Business Development, Marketing, and Legal

• Legal Services