Growth Lead, Sports, Media & Entertainment BD

DLA Piper; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper in Washington, DC seeks a Marketing & Business Development Manager for the Sports, Media & Entertainment Sector to drive strategic growth initiatives. You will partner with sector leadership, lawyers, and firmwide teams to identify, develop, and pursue business development opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and advance go-to-market strategies.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on execution for pursuits, client targeting,

Qualifications

• Experience in business development in legal or professional services.
• Ability to lead strategic growth initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue business development opportunities for the Sports, Media & Entertainment sector.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with sector leadership, lawyers, and firmwide Marketing & Business Development teams.
• Drive go‑to‑market strategies, client targeting, thought leadership campaigns, sponsorships, events and client development initiatives.

Skills

Business development

Strategic planning

Relationship management

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

DLA Piper in Washington, DC seeks a Marketing & Business Development Manager for the Sports, Media & Entertainment Sector to drive strategic growth initiatives. You will partner with sector leadership, lawyers, and firmwide teams to identify, develop, and pursue business development opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and advance go-to-market strategies.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on execution for pursuits, client targeting,