Senior BD Strategist, Litigation Growth & Proposals

tml Partners; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

tml Partners is seeking a Senior Manager of Business Development Strategy to advance the firm’s Litigation practice. Based in multiple West Coast or DC hubs, you will drive strategic growth, client development, and market positioning through collaboration with lawyers and marketing colleagues.

You will lead high-impact BD programs, pitches, and proposals, translating market insights into actionable plans and materials for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, marketing, or strategy within professional services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for compelling materials.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organized, capable of managing multiple high-visibility projects.
• Experience supporting litigation or disputes practices.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of strategic BD and marketing initiatives for Litigation.
• Advise lawyers on client pitch strategy and develop proposals and materials.
• Research market opportunities, trends, and potential client targets.
• Partner with marketing and strategy teams for coordinated campaigns.
• Plan and execute strategic events to strengthen client relationships and visibility.
• Coordinate submissions for legal directories and rankings.
• Contribute to initiatives that grow the litigation practice.

Skills

Business development

Marketing strategy

Proposal management

Client relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

tml Partners is seeking a Senior Manager of Business Development Strategy to advance the firm’s Litigation practice. Based in multiple West Coast or DC hubs, you will drive strategic growth, client development, and market positioning through collaboration with lawyers and marketing colleagues.

You will lead high-impact BD programs, pitches, and proposals, translating market insights into actionable plans and materials for senior stakeholders.