IP Growth & Business Development Manager

Ballard Spahr LLP; Herwood (NJ); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Excellent benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth for the Intellectual Property practice. You will partner with IP leadership, attorneys, and marketing to develop BD plans, nurture client relationships, and pursue new business opportunities.

The role requires five years of legal marketing experience, strong writing and communication skills, and proficiency with CRM and marketing databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field; minimum five years of legal marketing experience.
• IP or similar practice experience is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management, interpersonal, and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms, marketing databases, and other business development technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans for IP practice areas.
• Build and maintain a rolling pipeline of targets and opportunities.
• Provide business development coaching in group and one-on-one settings.
• Coordinate BD efforts across practices and industries; support IP content for pitches and proposals.
• Lead events, sponsorships, and other marketing/communications activities with client teams.

Skills

Writing skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Tools

CRM platforms

Marketing databases

Business development software

Job description

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth for the Intellectual Property practice. You will partner with IP leadership, attorneys, and marketing to develop BD plans, nurture client relationships, and pursue new business opportunities.

The role requires five years of legal marketing experience, strong writing and communication skills, and proficiency with CRM and marketing databases.