Senior Business Development Manager (Litigation)

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

A leading global law firm operating at the intersection of technology, capital, and government is seeking a Senior Manager of Business Development Strategy to support its Litigation practice. This role sits within the firm's Strategy & Marketing function and plays an important role in driving strategic growth initiatives, strengthening market positioning, and supporting client development efforts across the litigation platform.

Working closely with senior business development leadership and collaborating with lawyers and marketing colleagues, this position helps deliver impactful business development programs, pitches, and strategic initiatives.

This individual can be based in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Silicon Valley or Washington D.C.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of strategic business development and marketing initiatives for the Litigation practice.
• Advise lawyers on client pitch strategy and assist in developing high-quality proposals and presentation materials.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify market opportunities, industry trends, and potential client targets.
• Partner with marketing and strategy teams to deliver coordinated business development campaigns.
• Support the planning and execution of strategic events that strengthen client relationships and enhance market visibility.
• Prepare and coordinate submissions for legal directories and industry rankings.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen market presence and support the continued growth of the litigation practice.

About You

• Experience in business development, marketing, or strategy within a professional services environment, ideally within a law firm or advisory organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop compelling business development materials.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple high-visibility projects in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with tools commonly used in legal or professional services settings.
• Experience supporting litigation or disputes practices within a professional services organization.
• Background in strategic marketing, client development, or proposal management in a partnership-driven environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality and professionalism.