Business Development Manager

Ambition; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is delighted to be working with a global law firm on a brand new role within the business development function. The position sits in the global litigation group, working closely with a senior BD professional in New York and collaborating with US lawyers while connecting with counterparts across the EMEA region.

There is a flexible in-office mandate with 3 days in the office. The firm is on an exciting growth path in the US with continued investment in the firm and business services.

Qualifications

• Interest in stepping into a managerial role.
• Experience in business development or marketing preferred.
• Interested in working across US and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Help implement the marketing and business development plans for the litigation group.
• Spot industry trends and opportunities in the US market.
• Raise the brand profile in the US and globally with centralized teams.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership content for the litigation group.
• Support the key client development and relationship program for the litigation function.

Skills

Business development

Marketing

Client relationship management

Job description

Ambition are delighted to be working with a global law firm on a brand new role to bring someone into their BD function to work as part of the global litigation function. This role will work closely with a senior BD professional in New York and work across the commercial litigation area, focusing on working with US lawyers whilst also being part of a joined up global team, giving you the opportunity to interact with counterparts across the EMEA region too.

The firm are on a very exciting growth trajectory here in the US with plans for continued investment into the firms and business services function, making it a great time to join the firm and be part of this journey.

We would very much like to engage individuals who are looking for their first step into a managerial role or those who might be interested in making a lateral move to a global firm.

Responsibilities include

• Working with the senior litigation BD professional and the litigation leadership team, help implement the marketing and business development plans for the group.
• Be proactive in spotting industry trends and opportunities in the US market, playing a part to help advise on potential new business opportunities for the firm.
• Help to raise the brand profile in specific markets both in the US and globally, working with centralized functions such as the client relationship and communications team on specific projects.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership content for the litigation group.
• Support the key client development and relationship program for the litigation function.

It is also worth noting that the firm does operate on a flexible in office mandate with 3 days in office required.

If you would be interested in discussing further, please click apply or contact Ben Curle directly.