IP Growth & Partnerships Manager (Hybrid)

Ballard Spahr LLP; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Ballard Spahr LLP seeks a Business Development Manager to support the IP practice, collaborating with leadership and marketing teams to drive growth and strengthen client relationships. The role involves developing BD plans, shaping go-to-market strategies, and coordinating across practices to win new business.

The position requires five+ years in legal marketing, excellent writing and presentation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least five years in legal marketing.
• Experience supporting Intellectual Property or similar practice groups preferred.
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans for IP practice.
• Promote services, align initiatives with client objectives and firm goals.
• Maintain rolling pipeline of targets and opportunities with progress updates.
• Provide BD coaching in group and one-on-one settings for lawyers.
• Coordinate BD efforts across practices and industries and with events teams.
• Prepare IP content for pitches, proposals and RFP responses.

Skills

Legal marketing

IP experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Marketing databases

Job description

Ballard Spahr LLP seeks a Business Development Manager to support the IP practice, collaborating with leadership and marketing teams to drive growth and strengthen client relationships. The role involves developing BD plans, shaping go-to-market strategies, and coordinating across practices to win new business.

The position requires five+ years in legal marketing, excellent writing and presentation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.