Global Head of Business Development

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 340,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm in New York is seeking a Global Head of Business Development who will lead a global team and partner with senior leadership to evolve sector strategies. Candidates should have over 15 years of law firm experience, and possess strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills. This hybrid role offers an annual salary of $340,000 – 375,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in a law firm environment.
• Expertise in shaping strategy with senior partners and executives.
• Proven ability to influence and sell ideas at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of sector-focused business development leaders.
• Partner with firm leadership to evolve sector strategies.
• Execute a firmwide sector go-to-market approach.

Skills

Business development and marketing leadership

Strategic influencing

Client relationship management

Senior stakeholder engagement

Organizational risk management

Job description

Overview

Our client, an industry-leading international law firm, is seeking a Global Head of Business Development.

Who You Are

• Senior business development and marketing leader with at least 15 years of experience in a law firm environment
• Comfortable shaping strategy with senior partners, executives, and board-level stakeholders
• Highly client-focused, motivated by improving relationship quality and commercial outcomes
• Strong communicator able to influence, present, and sell ideas at the most senior levels
• Demonstrates strong judgment in ambiguous situations and manages organizational risk
• Proven manager and mentor of senior-level business development professionals
• Organized and resilient, able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Prior experience in sector- or industry-led models is preferred

What You’ll Do

• Lead a global team of sector-focused business development leaders across multiple regions
• Partner with firm leadership to evolve the strategic role of sectors in the business
• Shape and execute a firmwide sector go-to-market approach in partnership with senior leadership
• Align sector initiatives with practice, office, and regional business development efforts
• Use data, insights, and performance measures to guide sector investment and client growth
• Identify market trends and commercial opportunities that span multiple industries
• Strengthen engagement with partners and sector leaders to drive shared priorities

What Success Looks Like

• Clear, unified sector strategies that are understood and adopted across the firm
• Stronger, more coordinated client development practices across priority clients
• Increased collaboration across practices, offices, and sector groups
• Sector teams that are aligned, high-performing, and commercially focused
• Measurable growth and deeper client relationships in priority industries

Salary & Location

Salary: $340,000 – 375,000 annually, based on experience

Location: New York, NY – Hybrid

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