Location: New York, NY
Salary Range: $165K-$185K | Exempt | Bonus Eligible
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday | 9-5
Job Overview
Our client, a leading firm in the legal industry, is seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and detail-oriented Business Development Manager to support the Corporate Practice Group in its New York office. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned legal marketing professional to work alongside attorneys and senior leadership to drive impactful growth strategies.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required.
- Minimum of 5 years of business development experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
- Strong understanding of corporate law and transactional practices is preferred.
- Proven experience in creating and managing pitches, presentations, and marketing materials.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management abilities and keen attention to detail.
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and collaboration.
- Adaptable, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic business development plans aligned with firm-wide goals.
- Collaborate with practice group leaders and partners to execute client-focused pitches, RFPs, and market research.
- Organize and promote live and virtual events, including CLE programs, client education sessions, and sponsorships.
- Lead the creation and upkeep of marketing collateral, including website content and thought leadership materials.
- Drive submissions for legal directories and industry rankings with a focus on best practices.
- Conduct and synthesize research on new business opportunities with internal teams.
- Work with external PR teams to support media relations, press releases, and social media strategy.
- Support the integration of lateral hires into the Corporate group and broader business development efforts.
- Maintain practice and industry-specific deal lists and distribution lists.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver marketing projects on time and with high quality.
Apply today!
If you’re a business development professional with experience in corporate law and a passion for partnering with top legal minds, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and apply now to join a dynamic team making an impact in the legal industry.
Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
