Business Development Manager

Justia, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley Hoag seeks a Business Development Manager reporting to the Associate Director of Business Development to drive strategic BD initiatives for the Business Law department and its practices, including emerging company/VC, debt finance, M&A, royalty monetization, licensing, private funds, and capital markets.

In this highly visible role, you will develop and support initiatives to generate new business from existing clients and prospects, while fostering collaboration across practice groups and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in marketing or communications.
• 7+ years in marketing or BD with strong project management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver superior client service.
• Budget management experience for project-based and long-term budgets.
• Experience in law firms or professional services preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop formal marketing and BD initiatives aligned to plan goals.
• Understand all supported practice areas, services, and client base.
• Lead pre-pitch assessment, materials, and RFP support.
• Own department messaging across sales collateral, sites, and rankings.
• Advise practice leaders on BD opportunities and ROI tracking.
• Collaborate to engage attorneys in industry-focused initiatives.
• Ensure knowledge sharing for internal and external PR and thought leadership.
• Provide actionable BI using firm resources and AI tools.
• Develop target audience strategy for external communications.
• Manage external org relationships and sponsorship ROI.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project Management

Client service

Budget management

Communication skills

Work prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in marketing/communications or related field

Job description

Reporting to the Associate Director of Business Development, this Business Development Manager plays a critical role in providing strategic direction and managing the tactical delivery of business development initiatives for the dynamic practices in the Business Law department. This department consists of the following practices: emerging company/venture capital, debt finance, mergers & acquisition, royalty monetization, licensing and strategic transactions, private funds, and capital markets. This highly visible team member will develop and support initiatives that help drive new business from both existing clients and prospects and foster a culture of collaboration and cross-selling.

In addition to supporting the department and practices listed above, this role may include additional practice areas or firm initiatives to be determined as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leveraging related business plans, developing formal marketing and business development initiatives to realize plan goals. As appropriate, assist attorneys with the development of individual business plans that support the practice and department plans.
• Responsible for having a robust understanding of all the practice areas supported including services, attorney, and group experience as well as clients served.
• Lead pre-pitch assessment, material development, and RFP support.
• Responsible for overall department and practice messaging in sales collateral, marketing materials, external websites and legal rankings and surveys.
• Act as a strategic advisor to supported department and practice area leaders and individual attorneys in connection with all business development activities including, identifying business development opportunities with new and existing clients, and identifying opportunities.
• Provide continuous assessment of existing business development plans and tracking ROI initiatives to ensure funding and time investments are appropriately allocated.
• Through collaboration with industry group chairs and other BD Managers, work to ensure that supported attorneys are meaningfully engaged in industry-focused initiatives.
• Responsible for ensuring a timely flow of information on matters and expertise that can be leveraged for internal knowledge and external PR purposes, content marketing, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Leveraging the firm’s research resources and AI tools, providing actionable business intelligence which may include prospect research, industry or geographic research and competitive analysis at the practice area level.
• Develop target audience strategy for external communications developed by the supported groups. In conjunction with this, responsible for acting as an ambassador to the supported practices on the strategic importance of CRM to the firm’s business development initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external organizations that are strategically relevant. Where the external relationship includes a financial commitment to sponsor the organization, ensure that we are leveraging the sponsorship to its maximum capacity, monitor and report on ROI, and provide recommendations for future investments.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Project Management: 7+ years of marketing or business development experience, with significant and demonstrable project management experience.
• Client service: Ability to manage multiple projects at once and respond quickly to inquiries to serve as an ambassador of superior internal client service. This role requires hands‑on abilities with limited support in a team environment. The ability to motivate attorneys while prioritizing workload is essential.
• Budgetary: Hands‑on experience in managing both project‑based and contributing to longer‑term marketing and communications budgets.
• Communication skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written formats, and, in conjunction with MarCom team, leverage established tone and message for all internal and externally facing materials.
• Work style: Ability to prioritize competing stakeholders and deadlines with a pleasant and professional demeanor.
• Education and prior service: A Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in marketing, communications, or a related field. Experience in a law firm and/or professional services industry is preferred but not required.

Compensation range is$134,200 to $167,700 commensurate with related experience and qualification. The salary of the candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the firm’s reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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About Foley Hoag

Founded in 1943, Foley Hoag has grown into an award‑winning, international law firm that focuses on innovative industries and high‑stakes litigation.

From our offices in Boston, Washington DC, New York, Denver, and Paris, more than 300 lawyers and 300 professionals in business services exhibit authentic collegiality, genuine respect for each other, and the drive to deliver exceptional client service.

Since our founding, Foley Hoag has been a leader and catalyst for change in the legal industry and beyond. We value the diversity of perspectives and experiences that enrich our work and our world and seek to hire the best lawyers and business services professionals, regardless of religions, race, gender, or any other factor. We strive every day to ensure everyone at Foley Hoag feels valued through career development, affinity groups, mentorship programs, culture and community‑building events and more. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a connected, challenging, professional, and fun place for you to thrive in the next chapter of your career.

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