Senior Manager, Business Development

About the job Senior Manager, Business Development


Senior Manager, Business Development

Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (EC/VC) | Technology Transactions
Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite) - San Francisco, CA
Compensation: $180,000 - $235,000 base salary
Additional Compensation: Full benefits package + annual bonus
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. - no visa sponsorship

The Opportunity

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for a leading law firm seeking a Senior Manager, Business Development to support its Emerging Companies & Venture Capital and Technology Transactions practices.

This role is both strategic and market-facing. The Senior Manager will work closely with practice leadership to drive growth initiatives across the innovation ecosystem-supporting founders, venture investors, and technology companies at critical stages of development. The position requires strong commercial instincts, credibility with partners, and a deep understanding of how law firms engage with fast-moving technology and venture markets.

The ideal candidate brings current law firm experience , demonstrated job longevity , and the ability to translate market activity-particularly in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies -into actionable client development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Candidates will be considered for interview based on demonstrated experience performing the following responsibilities at a senior level:

• Develop and execute comprehensive business development and marketing strategies in collaboration with EC/VC and Technology Transactions partners and cross-functional teams
• Track emerging company financings and venture activity on a daily basis, surfacing firmwide relationships, touchpoints, and outreach opportunities
• Partner with Securities & Capital Markets teams to monitor IPO pipelines and assess market readiness
• Collaborate with Mergers & Acquisitions teams to identify likely acquisition targets and strategic transaction opportunities
• Coordinate with partners and stakeholders to produce high-quality pitches, proposals, and RFP responses
• Work with global business development colleagues to identify and advance cross-selling initiatives across practices and offices
• Develop, maintain, and refine practice marketing materials, including practice descriptions, website content, experience lists, and awards submissions
• Evaluate, manage, and execute sponsorships and strategic partnerships , including structured post-event follow-up to maximize ROI
• Plan and oversee client events, webinars, seminars, and conferences aligned with innovation and venture communities
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams on media relations, thought leadership, and digital initiatives
• Contribute to department-wide efforts to enhance business development processes, tools, and best practices

Only candidates with meaningful experience supporting innovation-driven practices will be considered.

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

These qualifications are mandatory. Candidates who do not meet all requirements will not be considered for interview.

• Bachelor's degree (focus in marketing, business, or law preferred)
• 10+ years of professional experience in business development or marketing
• 5+ years of current law firm experience (required)
• Demonstrated support of transactional or corporate practices within a law firm environment
• Strong understanding of law firm operations and the expectations of sophisticated corporate clients
• Proven record of job longevity and professional continuity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications (Strong Differentiators)

Candidates with the following background will be viewed as standout applicants:

• Experience supporting Emerging Companies & Venture Capital, Technology Transactions, or innovation-focused practices
• Strong familiarity with venture markets, startup ecosystems, and technology trends , including artificial intelligence
• Experience leveraging CRM and pipeline tools to track opportunities and measure BD impact
• Ability to advise partners on market positioning, client targeting, and growth strategy
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strategic planning and execution in fast-moving, innovation-driven markets
• Partner and stakeholder relationship management
• High-quality pitch and proposal development
• Market intelligence and competitive analysis
• Event strategy and sponsorship ROI management
• Strong organizational discipline and follow-through

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.