Litigation Client Growth & BD Manager

Akerman-LL; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman is seeking a Client Development Manager for the Litigation Practice Group. This role reports to the Senior Client Development Manager and supports business plans, coordinating across offices in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate brings 8–10 years of business development or marketing experience, preferably in a top-tier law firm or professional services, with strong communication and project-management skills. PE/IB experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in business development or marketing within a professional services firm.
• Experience with AmLaw 100 firms preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Private Equity and Investment Banking industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement client development, marketing and communications plans with Senior Client Development Manager.
• Meet with practice group leaders regularly to align on strategy.
• Create and monitor client development programs and cross-selling initiatives.
• Develop client-facing materials, proposals and RFP/RFI responses.
• Create practice collateral for print and website use.
• Onboard new laterals joining the practice group.
• Identify media opportunities and speaker placements.
• Track matter details and manage submissions for directories and publications.
• Identify sponsorship and brand-building opportunities and coordinate events.

Skills

Client development

Marketing plans

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Akerman is seeking a Client Development Manager for the Litigation Practice Group. This role reports to the Senior Client Development Manager and supports business plans, coordinating across offices in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate brings 8–10 years of business development or marketing experience, preferably in a top-tier law firm or professional services, with strong communication and project-management skills. PE/IB experience is a plus.