Business Development Specialist

The ONeil Search Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in Baltimore, MD is looking for a Business Development Specialist. This role involves strategizing on business development efforts, managing event logistics, and preparing marketing materials. Ideal candidates should have at least five years of experience in business development, preferably within a law firm setting, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Competitive salary range is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or communications is highly preferred.
• Five years of experience in a marketing or business development position, preferably in a law firm.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and advise practice leaders on business development.
• Draft pitches and presentations to support business initiatives.
• Manage submissions to rankings and publications.
• Organize client meetings and events, both in-person and virtual.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Customer-service oriented

Technologically savvy

Organized

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or communications

Advanced degree

Job description

Overview

Business Development Specialist – Immediate opening in the Washington, DC office of a top global law firm.

Salary

Base pay range: $85,000.00 per year – $100,000.00 per year.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and advise practice and industry group leaders and the Managing Partner on the development and execution of business development strategy.
• Provide guidance on effectively implementing and executing business development goals and initiatives for attorneys.
• Draft pitches, RFP responses, presentations, talking points, and background briefing materials.
• Manage submissions to rankings, directories, and other publications and contests.
• Create marketing materials—including collaterals, website content, and one-off pieces—to support business development efforts.
• Establish agendas and organize practice, industry group, and office meetings as needed.
• Gather intelligence, together with the Competitive Intelligence team, on firm clients/targets and market trends to provide attorneys with an understanding of the competitive landscape and to position the firm for increased effectiveness in winning new business.
• Plan and implement CLE events, sponsorships, client meetings, in-person and virtual events; support event needs including materials (e.g., drafting copy for event invitations and sponsorships) and oversee logistics.
• Prepare and track Client Development budgets for assigned practice and industry groups.
• Partner with the Communications team on public relations opportunities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or communications—or an advanced degree—is highly preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a marketing and/or business development‑related position in a professional services environment; law‑firm experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multitask.
• Highly customer‑service oriented, technologically savvy, organized, and meticulous.