Litigation BD Strategy Lead

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

Job summary

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager to support the Litigation practice, including Antitrust, Securities Litigation, White Collar, and Government Affairs. You will partner with leadership to drive growth, strengthen client relationships, and identify market opportunities.

The role requires strategic BD planning, collaboration across Marketing and Client Events, and a focus on messaging, pitches, and content development. Hybrid schedule with in-office days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; minimum five years in professional services marketing, preferably legal marketing and BD.
• Strong writing/editing, project management, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to identify relationships and build awareness of firm capabilities with practice and industry organizations.
• Promote the firm's services while aligning efforts with targets and client objectives.
• Maintain a rolling pipeline, forecast targets, and help attorneys achieve goals.
• Partner with Practice Group Leaders to develop and implement BD plans.
• Lead BD strategy for events, conferences, sponsorships, and related activities.
• Provide guidance on positioning, messaging, and content for pitches, proposals, and RFPs.

Skills

Growth mindset

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager to support the Litigation practice, including Antitrust, Securities Litigation, White Collar, and Government Affairs. You will partner with leadership to drive growth, strengthen client relationships, and identify market opportunities.

The role requires strategic BD planning, collaboration across Marketing and Client Events, and a focus on messaging, pitches, and content development. Hybrid schedule with in-office days.