IP Business Development Manager: Growth & Strategy

Ballard-Spahr-LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Ballard Spahr is seeking a Business Development Manager in Philadelphia to support the Intellectual Property practice. You will partner with IP leadership, attorneys, and marketing to craft strategic growth plans and drive client engagement.

The role requires five+ years of legal marketing experience, strong writing and communication skills, and proficiency with CRM platforms and marketing databases. A hybrid schedule with three days in the office is offered, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; five+ years of legal marketing experience.
• Experience supporting Intellectual Property or similar practice groups preferred.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management, interpersonal, and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and marketing databases; BD tech experience.
• Willingness to travel and ability to work beyond normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business development plans for the IP practice.
• Maintain a rolling pipeline of targets, opportunities, and progress updates.
• Provide BD coaching in group and one-on-one settings for attorneys.
• Coordinate BD efforts across practices and industries; drive follow-up on initiatives.
• Provide IP content and positioning for pitches, proposals, and RFPs.
• Collaborate with client events and communications to plan events and sponsorships.
• Build relationships with key organizations as market-facing ambassadors for the firm.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Writing/editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Marketing databases

Job description

Ballard Spahr is seeking a Business Development Manager in Philadelphia to support the Intellectual Property practice. You will partner with IP leadership, attorneys, and marketing to craft strategic growth plans and drive client engagement.

The role requires five+ years of legal marketing experience, strong writing and communication skills, and proficiency with CRM platforms and marketing databases. A hybrid schedule with three days in the office is offered, with travel as needed.