IP Business Development Manager — Hybrid, Growth Focus

Ballard Spahr LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballard Spahr LLP in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Business Development Manager to support the Intellectual Property practice. Under the direction of the Senior Director and Senior Manager, you will develop strategic BD plans, grow client relationships, and enhance the firm's market presence through coordinated marketing efforts.

This hybrid role requires five or more years of legal marketing experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; five+ years in legal marketing, preferably in an IP-rich practice.
• Experience supporting Intellectual Property or similar practice groups preferred.
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills; strong project management.
• Ability to build relationships with attorneys, clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business development plans for IP practice.
• Maintain rolling pipeline of targets and opportunities; track progress.
• Provide BD coaching in group and one-on-one settings for attorneys.
• Coordinate BD efforts across practices and industries; lead IP proposals/RFPs when needed.
• Oversee events, sponsorships and marketing activities in collaboration with events team.

Skills

IP marketing

Client relationship

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Marketing databases

BD technologies

Job description

Ballard Spahr LLP in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Business Development Manager to support the Intellectual Property practice. Under the direction of the Senior Director and Senior Manager, you will develop strategic BD plans, grow client relationships, and enhance the firm's market presence through coordinated marketing efforts.

This hybrid role requires five or more years of legal marketing experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives