Senior Business Development Manager

SR Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to lead strategic growth initiatives across its innovation and platform-focused practices. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in business development or marketing within the legal industry, a strong understanding of technology and venture capital, and excellent project management skills. This high-impact role offers direct access to firm leadership and the chance to shape growth strategies in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of BD or marketing experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of technology, venture capital, and platform business models.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development strategy for platform-based and innovation-driven client segments.
• Collaborate with partners across corporate, venture capital, and tech practices to identify growth opportunities.
• Lead client targeting, pitch development, and market analysis for high-growth sectors.
• Develop and execute cross-practice initiatives that support firmwide innovation and client engagement.
• Support strategic planning, thought leadership, and visibility efforts across key markets.

Skills

Business development strategy

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager – ECVC (emerging companies)

A top-tier global law firm is seeking a Senior BD Manager to lead strategic growth initiatives across its innovation and platform-focused practices. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking BD professional with a passion for emerging industries, technology, and scalable business models.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development strategy for platform-based and innovation-driven client segments.
• Collaborate with partners across corporate, venture capital, and tech practices to identify growth opportunities.
• Lead client targeting, pitch development, and market analysis for high-growth sectors.
• Develop and execute cross-practice initiatives that support firmwide innovation and client engagement.
• Support strategic planning, thought leadership, and visibility efforts across key markets.

Ideal Candidate

• 6+ years of BD or marketing experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of technology, venture capital, and platform business models.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset.

This is a high-impact role with direct access to firm leadership and the opportunity to shape growth strategy in one of the most innovative legal environments.