Legal Business Development Manager

Overview A globally respected law firm with over two centuries of legal leadership is seeking a Business Development Manager to join its dynamic team. Known for its deep-rooted commitment to innovation and client service, the firm partners with some of the world’s most influential financial institutions and corporations. This is a chance to take on meaningful work, collaborate with talented colleagues, and help drive the firm’s continued success. Who You Are You have a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in business development at a law firm Corporate/M&A experience required Deeply familiar with the corporate legal landscape and its competitive dynamics Comfortable working directly with senior partners and building consensus across teams Skilled in crafting compelling communications and strategic marketing materials Analytical and resourceful, with a talent for turning data into actionable insights What You’ll Do Partner with attorneys to develop and execute tailored business development plans Drive strategic initiatives to grow the Corporate practice’s client base and market visibility Lead the creation of pitches, proposals, presentations and other client-facing materials Track and analyze the effectiveness of pitches and proposals Manage submissions for legal rankings, awards and industry recognitions Maintain and update marketing content including website sections and experience lists Identify and pursue speaking engagements, sponsorships and other visibility opportunities Monitor industry trends and client news to identify and share lead generation insights Collaborate across practice groups to support cross-selling and relationship expansion What Success Looks Like Increased visibility and recognition of the Corporate practice across key markets Strong pipeline of qualified leads and new client engagements High-quality, timely delivery of pitches and proposals with measurable outcomes Consistent identification of new opportunities through research and market monitoring Well-maintained and up-to-date marketing assets that reflect the practice’s strengths Successful execution of events and profile-raising initiatives Salary Range $160,000 – 200,000 annually, based on experience Location New York, NY – Hybrid Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gainor Staffing