Director of Business Development

Invention Matters, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 250,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading boutique patent law firm is seeking a Business Development Director to drive client acquisition and growth through innovative outreach strategies. This commission-based role demands a self-motivated leader with a strong background in intellectual property services, ready to leverage an established network within technology and legal sectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in intellectual property services.
• Strong network within innovation, legal, or startup ecosystems.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new client engagements for patent prosecution.
• Develop and execute outreach campaigns tailored to startups and venture firms.
• Represent the firm in industry events and networking opportunities.

Skills

Networking

Sales Strategy

Client Acquisition

Education

5+ years in intellectual property services

Tools

Artificial Intelligence

SaaS

IoT

Semiconductors

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

We are a boutique patent law firm specializing in helping innovative companies protect and leverage their intellectual property. Our clients range from early-stage startups to established tech and life science companies. With a strong focus on quality, responsiveness, and strategic insight, we help clients turn their innovations into valuable business assets.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a driven and strategic Business Development Director on a commission-based contract to lead client acquisition efforts and accelerate growth. This role is ideal for a self-motivated professional with a background in intellectual property (IP) sales and an established network in the innovation, technology, or IP sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and generate new client engagements for patent prosecution, strategy, and patent portfolio management services
• Develop and execute outreach campaigns tailored to startups, venture firms, in-house counsel, and innovation-driven companies
• Represent the firm in virtual or in-person industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities
• Collaborate with firm attorneys to prepare and deliver customized proposals and presentations
• Maintain tracking of outreach activities, prospects, and pipeline updates

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in intellectual property services.
• Strong network within innovation, legal, or startup ecosystems
• Familiar with the following technologies: artificial intelligence, Saas, IoT, and Semiconductors (Preferred).
• Ability to work independently, meet goals, and adapt in a fast-paced, remote environment
• Understanding of the patent process is strongly preferred

Compensation:

This is a commission-based role. Compensation is based on a percentage of the revenue generated from new client engagements secured by the Business Development Director, details of which will be discussed during the interview process.

To Apply:

• Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and (if available) examples of successful client generation or business development achievements to info@inventionmatterscom.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Legal Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Invention Matters, LLC by 2x

Get notified about new Director of Business Development jobs in United States.

Maryland, United States $200,000 - $250,000 6 days ago

Director of Business Development (Remote, US)

United States $213,000 - $245,000 3 weeks ago

United States $75,000 - $125,000 3 days ago

VP Sales & Business Development (America)

Director of Business Development, Industrial Accounts

United States
$100,000.00
-
$200,000.00
1 month ago

San Francisco, CA
$200,000.00
-
$240,000.00
1 month ago

Austin, TX
$200,000.00
-
$240,000.00
1 month ago

California, United States
$175,000.00
-
$220,000.00
2 weeks ago

Brentwood, TN
$130,000.00
-
$145,000.00
2 weeks ago

Dallas, TX
$200,000.00
-
$240,000.00
1 month ago

Atlanta, GA
$200,000.00
-
$240,000.00
1 month ago

United States
$150,000.00
-
$190,000.00
3 days ago

Charlotte, NC
$200,000.00
-
$240,000.00
1 month ago

United States
$125,000.00
-
$175,000.00
1 week ago

Senior Director Business Development - Life Science Packaging

New York, NY $157,500 - $170,000 3 months ago

United States $120,000 - $150,000 1 week ago

Seattle, WA $200,000 - $240,000 1 month ago

United States $130,000 - $180,000 1 month ago

United States $150,000 - $250,000 2 days ago

United States $140,000 - $170,000 1 week ago

Salt Lake City, UT $200,000 - $240,000 1 month ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.