Business Development Manager for Law Firm

Momentum Talent Strategies, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Momentum Talent Strategies, LLC is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to collaborate with attorneys and leadership to turn relationships and ideas into meaningful business opportunities. You will partner with practice groups to create BD plans, identify cross-selling opportunities, and remove barriers to execution.

The role requires at least 5+ years in law-firm BD, strong knowledge of the Houston market, and a demonstrated ability to manage client, prospect, and referral

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law-firm business development experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Houston business and professional community.
• Experience supporting attorneys serving B2B clients.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term professional relationships.
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to work with attorneys and hold busy professionals accountable while maintaining relationships.

Responsibilities

• Partner with attorneys to develop and execute individual business development plans.
• Meet regularly with attorneys to review goals, progress, opportunities, and next steps.
• Help attorneys strengthen client, prospect, and referral relationships.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across practice areas.
• Research prospects, markets, competitors, and new BD opportunities.
• Prepare attorneys for networking, conferences, and client meetings.
• Identify events, sponsorships, and partnerships.
• Develop and maintain firm-wide BD plans and track results.
• Partner with marketing on events, digital initiatives, and collateral.
• Turn good ideas into action.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Communication

Organization

Ownership

Proactive mindset

Job description

For our client, relationships are at the center of how they practice law and how they grow their firm.

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager who can help attorneys turn relationships and ideas into meaningful business opportunities.

This person will work closely with attorneys, practice groups, and firm leadership to develop business development plans, identify opportunities, maintain accountability, and remove barriers to execution.

This is not simply a marketing role. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping other people succeed.

What You'll Do

• Partner with attorneys to develop and execute individual business development plans.


• Meet regularly with attorneys to review goals, progress, opportunities, and next steps.


• Help attorneys strengthen client, prospect, and referral relationships.


• Identify cross-selling opportunities and ways attorneys can collaborate across practice areas.


• Research prospects, markets, competitors, and new business development opportunities.


• Prepare attorneys for networking, conferences, speaking engagements, client meetings, and other BD activities.


• Identify opportunities for events, sponsorships, professional recognition, community involvement, and strategic partnerships.


• Develop and maintain firm-wide business development plans and track results.


• Partner with marketing on events, digital initiatives, social media, rankings, collateral, and other firm-wide efforts.


• Help turn good ideas into action.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of law-firm business development experience.


• Meaningful experience in the Houston business and professional community and strong knowledge of the local market.


• Experience supporting attorneys serving businesses and other B2B clients.


• A demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term professional relationships.


• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.


• Confidence working with attorneys and holding busy professionals accountable while maintaining strong relationships.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Professional judgment and discretion.


• Creativity, curiosity, and a desire to continue learning.


• The ability to identify opportunities independently and take ownership through execution.

Compensation

Compensation will consist of a combination of base salary and benefits, representing the total compensation package.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes insurance and paid time off.