Business Development Manager

The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying and supporting revenue-generating opportunities for the firm's Emerging Company and Venture Capital practice. External Scope You will create new relationships with founders and early-stage startups (both existing clients and prospects). Finding opportunity from your existing network of university, incubator and accelerator program contacts; technology industry groups; venture and seed investors; and other service providers. Understand the business plans and legal needs of entrepreneurs. Serve as a spokesperson for the firm, educating the market about their lawyers, services and value proposition and promoting their brand Internal Scope Deliver market updates, insights and recommendations and consistently engage lawyers from our EC/VC practice in activities designed to enhance their visibility, strengthen and expand their client portfolios and grow market share. Partner with the Director of Business Development for the Transactional Department; you will: Collaborate with firm personnel to maximize ROI on sponsorships and memberships, Design and execute events, Develop and promote marketing content and Perform industry and company research. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Deep understanding of the startup culture and ability to offer strategic guidance to founders and entrepreneurs. Min. 8 years of experience in a mix of legal, technology, management, or market analysis environment preferred. Minimum of 3 years' experience in venture capital, accelerator/incubator program management or in a business development capacity at a mature startup or startup-focused professional services firm. #J-18808-Ljbffr Friedman Williams