Strategic IP Business Development Lead

Ballard Spahr LLP; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Ballard Spahr LLP in Seattle seeks a Business Development Manager to drive IP practice growth. Under the direction of the Senior Director and Senior Manager, you will develop strategic BD plans, expand client relationships, and coordinate cross-practice marketing efforts to elevate the firm's market presence.

This hybrid role requires strong writing, project management, and stakeholder collaboration. Three in-office days per week and travel as needed support delivery of high-quality service and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of legal marketing experience; prior law firm experience required.
• Experience supporting Intellectual Property or similar practice groups is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; strong project management, interpersonal, and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms, marketing databases, and other business development technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive business development plans for the IP practice.
• Build and maintain a rolling pipeline of targets and opportunities.
• Provide business development coaching in group and one-on-one settings for attorneys.
• Coordinate BD efforts across practices and industries; lead IP content for pitches, proposals, and RFPs.
• Oversee events, sponsorships, and other marketing/communications activities with client events teams.
• Build relationships with key organizations as a market-facing resource for the firm.

Skills

Legal marketing experience

Project management

Communication

Writing/editing

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Marketing databases

Job description

Ballard Spahr LLP in Seattle seeks a Business Development Manager to drive IP practice growth. Under the direction of the Senior Director and Senior Manager, you will develop strategic BD plans, expand client relationships, and coordinate cross-practice marketing efforts to elevate the firm's market presence.

This hybrid role requires strong writing, project management, and stakeholder collaboration. Three in-office days per week and travel as needed support delivery of high-quality service and