Business Development Manager

Orrick currently has an excellent hybrid opportunity for a Business Development Senior Specialist based in any of our U.S. offices. The Opportunity: We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Senior Specialist to join our Sector and Markets team. This role supports high‑impact campaigns and strategic go‑to‑market initiatives driving revenue opportunities and enhancing market presence for the SAGE (Strategic Advice & Government Enforcement) business unit, Orrick’s regulatory, compliance, and government enforcement platform. The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive problem solver with a team‑first attitude and a keen desire to develop their professional skills. What will I do? As a Business Development Senior Specialist, you will oversee and execute a variety of day‑to‑day BD and marketing deliverables, including thought leadership campaigns, data management, and technology‑led initiatives. You will provide support on various deliverables such as lateral integration, event support, client targeting, directory submissions and more. Your role will involve collaborating with the SAGE BD leads, participating in team meetings, and contributing to strategic planning and decision‑making. Responsibilities BD Operational Deliverables: Oversee and execute thought leadership campaigns, data management, and technology‑led initiatives. Project‑Based Support: Provide support for BD teams on deliverables including lateral integration, event support, client targeting, practice collateral, and biography creation. Collaboration and Coordination: Work autonomously or as part of a project team to ensure deliverables are completed to the highest standards. Collaborate with teams across BD, Communications, Events, and Pitches on project coordination and strategic initiatives. Team Participation: Participate in team meetings, contribute to strategic planning, and play a key role in assessing and piloting new technology. Process Improvement: Work across BD Operations to help establish operational teams and assist with process improvement. Professional Development: Develop advanced project management skills through firm training and independent learning opportunities. Qualifications Experience: 5+ years of marketing or business development experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment. Education: Four‑year college degree or equivalent experience required; marketing, business, communications, English, or other related discipline preferred. Organizational Skills: Ability to balance competing needs and continually prioritize tasks. Time Management: Efficiently manage time to balance various responsibilities and adapt to shifting priorities. Communication Skills: Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate complex information effectively. Project Coordination: Ability to assist in planning and organizing projects with attention to detail and a focus on efficiency. Team Collaboration: Espouses a positive, team‑first attitude and works effectively with team members. Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and innovation. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with firm marketing systems; proficiency with generative AI tools preferred. Content Support: Excellent copywriting and editing skills; understanding of digital publishing and content creation a plus. Compensation and Benefits New York City, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco $89,000 - $130,000 Washington DC, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, Boston, and Seattle $81,000 - $125,000 All Other US Locations $76,000 - $120,000 Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job‑related factors that may include, but are not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance. We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well‑being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short‑ and long‑term disability and industry‑leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program and paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. #J-18808-Ljbffr