Business Development Associate

Tampa, FL | Hybrid | Travel Required

Merlin Law Group PLLC. is seeking a driven Business Development Representative to help fuel the firm’s continued national growth. This role partners closely with attorneys, marketing, and leadership to expand relationships, elevate the firm’s visibility, and generate meaningful business opportunities.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment and enjoy seeing your work translate directly into growth, this role is for you!

Merlin Law Group is a national insurance claim litigation firm that handles commercial property insurance claims, residential property insurance claims and bad faith claims. We are dedicated to helping policyholders protect themselves in complex legal battles and fighting for the best laws to protect the insured nationwide.

• Drive business development initiatives including events, conferences, speaking engagements, and referral-source partnerships.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships with referral partners and industry influencers.
• Collaborate with marketing to strengthen the firm’s brand, thought leadership, and market presence.
• Identify and coordinate speaking and visibility opportunities for attorneys.
• Track outreach, relationships, and results in the firm’s CRM.
• Conduct market and competitive research to support strategic decisions.
• Support firm leadership on high-impact business development projects.

Travel is expected for conferences, events, and relationship-building activities (including occasional evenings and weekends).

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or client relations (professional services preferred)
• Prior experience in a law firm or consulting environment strongly preferred.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and writing skills
• Comfort managing multiple initiatives and deadlines independently
• CRM experience (Hub Spot a plus)
• Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Short- and long-term disability
• A collaborative culture where your work truly makes an impact

Merlin Law Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to such factors as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status, consistent with federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.