Strategic BD Lead - Consumer Litigation & Class Actions

Kelley Drye; World Trade Center (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager to support the Litigation practice, focusing on Consumer Class Action Defense and Mass Arbitration. This role collaborates with partners and marketing to drive client development and new business opportunities.

The position requires strategic judgment and execution, independent initiative, and the ability to manage multiple projects from concept to completion, in a New York City setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of business development or marketing experience, preferably in a professional services firm.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills for pitches and proposals.
• Strong project-management skills with multiple concurrent projects and tight deadlines.
• Ability to translate market and client data into actionable recommendations.
• Proven collaboration across partners, attorneys, and marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop actionable strategies to grow new business and deepen client relationships.
• Lead tailored responses to RFPs and new business opportunities.
• Design and recalibrate BD plans and budgets for practice groups.
• Analyze market dynamics and industry trends to identify opportunities.
• Use CRM to manage client relationships and track pipelines.
• Coordinate with marketing and other teams to move initiatives forward.

Skills

Business development

Marketing

Proposal writing

Project management

Client relationships

Editing/writing

CRM proficiency

AI tools familiarity

Tools

CRM software

AI platforms

Research tools

Job description

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager to support the Litigation practice, focusing on Consumer Class Action Defense and Mass Arbitration. This role collaborates with partners and marketing to drive client development and new business opportunities.

The position requires strategic judgment and execution, independent initiative, and the ability to manage multiple projects from concept to completion, in a New York City setting.