Senior Business Development Manager

Oliver James Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Oliver James Group is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager for its Energy & Infrastructure practice in New York, NY, on-site. You will drive growth by shaping BD strategy, leading pitches, and coordinating cross-functional campaigns with marketing, client intelligence, and partners.

You will mentor a BD Coordinator, collaborate with senior partners, and manage submissions, rankings, and industry events to maintain a high-visibility profile in a marquee client base.

Qualifications

• Law firm or professional services BD/marketing experience.
• Strong writing, project management, and relationship-building skills.
• Credibility with senior partners and ability to work independently across a global team.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute BD and marketing strategy for the group, from prospect identification through pitch and proposal.
• Lead pitches, RFPs, and proposals, and keep the group's marketing materials sharp and current.
• Develop thought leadership and communications that position the group in the market.
• Manage award and ranking submissions, sponsorships, and industry events.
• Support the integration and onboarding of lateral partners.
• Partner with business services teams to deliver integrated campaigns.
• Supervise and develop a Business Development Coordinator.

Skills

Writing

Project management

Relationship building

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager, Energy & Infrastructure Leading Global Law Firm | New York, NY (On-site)

A top-ranked international law firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth for its Energy & Infrastructure industry group in New York. This is a high-visibility role for a seasoned legal BD professional who wants to shape strategy for one of the firm's most active and profitable practice areas.

You’ll partner directly with industry leaders, practice group leaders, and BD colleagues across the firm's offices. The group's work spans M&A, project finance, and infrastructure and energy financings, for sponsors, lenders, and corporate clients. This is a long-term role for someone who wants to build deep expertise in the sector.

What you'll do

• Build and execute BD and marketing strategy for the group, from prospect identification through pitch and proposal
• Lead pitches, RFPs, and proposals, and keep the group's marketing materials sharp and current
• Develop thought leadership and communications that position the group in the market
• Manage award and ranking submissions, sponsorships, and industry events
• Support the integration and onboarding of lateral partners
• Partner with business services teams (marketing, communications, digital, and client intelligence) to deliver integrated campaigns
• Supervise and develop a Business Development Coordinator

What you bring

• Law firm or professional services BD/marketing experience, ideally with exposure to energy, infrastructure, project finance, or related sectors
• Strong writing, project management, and relationship-building skills
• Credibility with senior partners and the ability to work independently across a global team
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
• Bachelor's degree

What's on offer

• Salary range: $150,000-$200,000, depending on experience
• A seat on a high-growth team with a marquee client base, including leading technology and AI companies
• Direct partner access and real ownership of strategy
• Comprehensive benefits