IP BD Lead — Hybrid, Growth & Strategy

Ballard Spahr LLP; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Ballard Spahr LLP in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a Business Development Manager to advance the Intellectual Property practice. You will collaborate with IP leadership, attorneys, and marketing professionals to craft growth plans, expand client relationships, and pursue new business opportunities.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least five years of legal marketing experience, with excellent writing and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with five years of legal marketing experience preferred.
• Experience supporting Intellectual Property or similar practice groups is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; strong PM and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans for the IP practice.
• Build and maintain a rolling pipeline of targets and opportunities.
• Provide BD coaching in group and one-on-one settings; assist attorneys with BD plans.
• Coordinate BD efforts across practices and industries; lead IP content for pitches, proposals, and RFPs.
• Collaborate with client events and communications teams on events, sponsorships, and marketing activities.
• Build relationships with key organizations as a market-facing resource for the firm.

Skills

Growth mindset

Communication

Detail oriented

Project management

CRM experience

Marketing analytics

Interpersonal skills

Writing/editing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Marketing databases

Job description

Ballard Spahr LLP in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a Business Development Manager to advance the Intellectual Property practice. You will collaborate with IP leadership, attorneys, and marketing professionals to craft growth plans, expand client relationships, and pursue new business opportunities.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least five years of legal marketing experience, with excellent writing and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.