Business Development Manager (Litigation)

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United States

On-site

USD 160,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to support its Litigation group in a leading global law firm. The role involves creating tailored pitches, analyzing market strategies, and collaborating on business development efforts. Ideal candidates will have experience in legal marketing and business development. This position is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area and offers full-time employment.

Qualifications

Experience in Business Development within a law firm or professional services.
Prior experience in Litigation and/or Regulatory groups.
Strong skills in creating pitches and RFP responses.

Responsibilities

Create and tailor pitches, RFP responses, and practice group credentials.
Monitor and analyze current and potential clients, competitor strategies.
Collaborate on cross-selling and client targeting initiatives.

Skills

Business Development

Marketing

Client Relationship Management

Job description

Business Development Manager (Litigation)

Base pay range: $160,000.00/yr – $180,000.00/yr

Recruitment Consultant – Legal Business Development, Marketing & Communications | LL.M., International Law & Diplomacy

We’re thrilled to have partnered with a global Am Law top 25 firm in its search for a Business Development Manager to support its Litigation group. In this position, based in New York, you will play a critical role in driving the strategic goals of the firm’s U.S. Litigation practice, working closely alongside senior leadership, attorneys, and other members of the Global Business Development (BD) team.

We would love to speak with individuals with Business Development and Marketing experience within a law firm or professional services firm. Prior experience supporting Litigation and/or Regulatory groups would make for the ideal candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Create and tailor pitches, RFP responses, and practice group credentials to align with specific opportunities, managing the full lifecycle from initial concept to final delivery to effectively highlight the group’s expertise.
Monitor and analyze current and potential clients, competitor strategies, and broader industry or market developments on an ongoing basis.
Collaborate with senior business development colleagues and practice leaders on both global and local cross‑selling and client targeting initiatives, including efforts tied to the firm’s key client program.
Support the Senior Litigation Business Development Manager in maintaining and tracking progress against the practice’s strategic business plans.
Partner with the Competitive Intelligence team to research clients, competitors, and market trends, providing insights to inform business development strategies.

Seniority level