Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation's leading brands.
We're hiring a Business Development Manager for a 6-month contract role with a prestigious global law firm. This hybrid position requires candidates to be within commuting distance of one of the following cities: Chicago, Dallas, New York, Houston, or Washington, DC, with on-site presence needed four times per month.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving business development and marketing initiatives across high-profile corporate practice groups, including capital markets, public companies, funds, and real estate. If you're a seasoned legal BD professional with deep experience supporting corporate practice areas, this role offers a chance to work with top-tier legal talent and contribute to strategic growth initiatives at a globally recognized firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proposals & RFPs: Lead the creation of compelling proposals and RFP responses; mentor junior team members on strategic writing.
- Practice Operations: Collaborate with the Director of Practice Operations to implement BD programs and initiatives.
- Lateral Integration: Coordinate onboarding and integration of lateral hires in partnership with Talent and Firm Development teams.
- Directory Submissions: Manage rankings and awards submissions with attorneys and the marketing team.
- Strategic Planning: Support execution of strategic plans and priority BD initiatives for assigned practice groups.
- Client & Industry Strategy: Ensure BD efforts align with firmwide client and industry team strategies.
- Marketing & Events: Oversee marketing collateral development, event planning, sponsorships, and ROI tracking.
- Data & Analytics: Leverage CRM and marketing automation platforms to track client engagement and identify business opportunities.
- Budget Oversight: Manage BD budgets, approve expenditures, and recommend strategic investments.
- Market Intelligence: Monitor trends and analyze market opportunities relevant to assigned practices.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and develop BD team members; provide coaching and support for professional development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 7+ years of experience in business development, marketing, or sales within an AMLaw firm.
- Demonstrated experience supporting corporate law practice areas.
- Prior management or team leadership experience preferred.
- Must be based in or near Chicago, Dallas, New York, Houston, or Washington, DC, with the ability to be onsite 4x/month.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, professional environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Teams.
- High level of discretion, adaptability, and professionalism.
- Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours when needed.
To be considered for this Business Development Manager job opportunities, apply now.
- What's in our benefits packages: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k Program
- Commuter Benefit
- eLearning
- Education Reimbursement
- Ongoing Training & Development
- To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.