Business Development Manager

Ray Thomas; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ray Thomas is recruiting a Business Development Manager for a top national law firm in Atlanta to drive new business and expand client relationships within the litigation practice. This attorney-facing role focuses on strategic BD initiatives, market research and collaboration with partners across offices.

The successful candidate will work with attorneys serving sports, gaming and entertainment clients, with opportunities for leadership exposure, growth and a high-visibility impact within a

Qualifications

• Approximately 4-10 years of business development or marketing experience.
• Legal or professional-services experience strongly preferred.
• Litigation business development experience highly valued.
• Strong networking, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Confident and comfortable working directly with partners.
• Strategic, collaborative and motivated to grow.
• Experience with Foundation, QorusDocs or AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with practice leaders on business development strategy.
• Develop and track practice and attorney business plans.
• Identify new client, cross-selling and revenue-generating opportunities.
• Support pitches, proposals and RFP responses.
• Conduct market, industry and prospective-client research.
• Build relationships with attorneys and serve as a trusted BD advisor.
• Represent the practice at networking events and industry programs.
• Coordinate events, seminars and sponsorships.
• Develop marketing materials and key messaging.
• Collaborate with PR, marketing and regional teams.

Skills

Networking

Presentation skills

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Tools

Foundation

QorusDocs

AI tools

Job description

Business Development Manager – Top Nationall Law Firm (Sport & Entertainment Division)

Atlanta, GA

A leading AmLaw firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to support its national Litigation practice. This is a high-visibility, attorney-facing role focused on developing new business, expanding client relationships and strengthening the group’s position in the market.

The attorneys supported by this position work with notable athletes, sports organizations, gaming businesses and entertainment companies. Direct experience in these industries is a plus but is not required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated business development professional who wants greater responsibility, exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to build expertise within a distinctive practice.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a highly regarded and growing top ranked national law firm
• Support a sophisticated national Litigation practice
• Work with attorneys serving clients in sports, gaming and entertainment
• Gain direct exposure to partners and senior firm leadership
• Strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with practice leaders on business development strategy
• Develop and track practice and attorney business plans
• Identify new client, cross-selling and revenue-generating opportunities
• Support pitches, proposals and RFP responses
• Conduct market, industry and prospective-client research
• Build relationships with attorneys and serve as a trusted BD advisor
• Represent the practice at networking events and industry programs
• Coordinate events, seminars and sponsorships
• Develop marketing materials and key messaging
• Collaborate with PR, marketing and regional teams

Qualifications:

• Approximately 4-10 years of business development or marketing experience
• Legal or professional-services experience strongly preferred
• Litigation business development experience highly valued
• Strong networking, presentation and relationship-building skills
• Confident and comfortable working directly with partners
• Strategic, collaborative and motivated to grow
• Experience with Foundation, QorusDocs or AI tools is a plus