Strategic BD Partner for Legal Practice Groups

Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley is seeking a senior-level Business Development professional to partner with assigned Practice Groups, delivering strategic initiatives that foster client relationships and elevate market visibility.

This nonsales role focuses on strategy, project ownership, and measurable results, with no quotas or client origination. You will lead cross-functional efforts, coordinate proposals, and mentor junior staff across the firm.

Qualifications

• Law firm BD professionals with experience supporting attorneys.
• Strong project management, execution, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to influence without selling and to partner with senior stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented self-starters who can manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary BD partner to assigned Practice Groups from concept through execution.
• Collaborate with attorneys to develop, implement, and track Practice Group business plans.
• Support client growth by identifying targets and strengthening relationships.
• Lead RFPs, pitches, and presentations with attorney teams and manage timelines and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain practice collateral, brochures, website content, experience database, and attorney bios.
• Manage legal directory submissions, rankings, and surveys.
• Partner with Marketing Communications on media opportunities, advertising, and profileraising initiatives.
• Coordinate events and sponsorships and represent the Firm at select business and community events.
• Attend and participate in Practice Group meetings and retreats; report on initiatives and results.
• Assist with BD budgeting, tracking, and reporting.
• Facilitate planning, implementation, and follow-up for new business opportunities.
• Actively support cross-servicing between Practice Groups.
• Strategize with Practice Group Leaders and the Marketing Technology Team on digital marketing initiatives.
• Work closely with Business Development Coordinators on day-to-day projects and to provide coaching and mentoring.
• Support lateral attorney integration within assigned Practice Groups.
• Monitor market and industry trends to help position the Firm competitively.
• Travel to offices across the firm footprint and to Practice Group and Firm events as requested

Skills

Business development

Project management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Bradley is seeking a senior-level Business Development professional to partner with assigned Practice Groups, delivering strategic initiatives that foster client relationships and elevate market visibility.

This nonsales role focuses on strategy, project ownership, and measurable results, with no quotas or client origination. You will lead cross-functional efforts, coordinate proposals, and mentor junior staff across the firm.