Sr. Manager - Litigation Business Development

About the job Sr. Manager - Litigation Business Development


Sr. Manager Litigation Business Development
Location: New York City, NY (Onsite/Hybrid)
Salary Range: $180,000 - $230,000
Focus: Driving growth across Investigations, White-Collar Defense, and Complex Litigation

About the Opportunity

HireNow Staffing is seeking an accomplished Senior Business Development Manager to lead client development strategies for a high-profile litigation team at a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm.

This isn't a passive marketing role it's an opportunity to serve as a trusted growth advisor to top litigators, driving new client relationships and expanding litigation market share. You'll partner directly with senior attorneys in White-Collar Defense, Investigations, Securities Enforcement, and Complex Litigation , shaping pursuit strategies that align with the firm's long-term vision.

We're looking for someone who understands how high-stakes litigation matters originate, and who can actively identify, qualify, and pursue those opportunities through thoughtful targeting and positioning.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and lead client development initiatives for the Investigations & White-Collar Defense group and other high-value litigation practices
• Advise practice leaders on visibility strategies, emerging client needs, and cross-practice opportunities
• Drive the development of compelling pitch materials, client proposals, and strategic RFP responses tailored to litigation services
• Identify litigation trends, market shifts, and target prospects then help attorneys translate that intelligence into pursuit plans
• Collaborate closely with partners to map and execute growth opportunities tied to high-net-worth clients, corporate investigations, and regulatory matters
• Facilitate post-pitch debriefs and coach attorneys on business development follow-up and client engagement
• Monitor legal industry developments and ensure the firm is positioned to respond to evolving client litigation needs
• Liaise with PR and communications teams to support litigation rankings, award submissions, and brand visibility efforts

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, law, or a related field
• 10+ years of business development or marketing experience
• At least 5 years within a law firm or professional services environment, with direct exposure to litigation groups
• Deep understanding of how legal services especially investigations, regulatory defense, and high-stakes litigation are sold and positioned to corporate clients
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior legal professionals

Preferred:

• Familiarity with white-collar defense, SEC enforcement, and/or government investigations
• Experience advising or supporting litigators on business development strategy, ideally within an Am Law or top-tier litigation boutique
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with multiple stakeholders

Why This Role?

This is more than a business development job it's a seat at the table. You'll work alongside nationally ranked trial lawyers and be instrumental in shaping the firm's litigation growth strategy. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, commercially savvy, and able to turn legal expertise into market wins.

Apply today through HireNow Staffing and take the lead in building the next generation of complex litigation and white-collar defense engagements at one of the most respected legal platforms in the U.S.

Package Details


Location: New York City, NY (Onsite/Hybrid)
Salary Range: $180,000 - $230,000
Focus: Driving growth across Investigations, White-Collar Defense, and Complex Litigation

About the Opportunity

HireNow Staffing is seeking an accomplished Senior Business Development Manager to lead client development strategies for a high-profile litigation team at a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, law, or a related field
• 10+ years of business development or marketing experience
• At least 5 years within a law firm or professional services environment, with direct exposure to litigation groups
• Deep understanding of how legal services especially investigations, regulatory defense, and high-stakes litigation are sold and positioned to corporate clients
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior legal professionals

Preferred:

• Familiarity with white-collar defense, SEC enforcement, and/or government investigations
• Experience advising or supporting litigators on business development strategy, ideally within an Am Law or top-tier litigation boutique
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with multiple stakeholders