Strategic Leader, Legal Business Development

Haynes and Boone, LLP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Haynes and Boone, LLP seeks a Senior Manager of Business Development to lead strategic BD for Leveraged Finance, Real Estate Finance, and Restructuring. Sit in Dallas, Charlotte, or New York, and guide lawyers in generating profitable business from existing and target clients.

The role requires 10+ years in marketing or BD, a strong writing and communication skill set, and the ability to manage a national/international BD program with a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA preferred.
• 10+ years marketing, business development, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of BD strategies, nationally and internationally.
• Work with lawyers to identify new business opportunities and support the sales pipeline.
• Act as BD lead on firm-wide initiatives and present progress to leadership.
• Counsel lawyers on BD best practices and market strategies.
• Mentor and manage a team of marketing professionals; integrate lateral partners.
• Develop and manage the group BD budget(s).

Skills

Writing

Verbal communication

Proactive leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Time management

Client service

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

InterAction

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Haynes and Boone, LLP seeks a Senior Manager of Business Development to lead strategic BD for Leveraged Finance, Real Estate Finance, and Restructuring. Sit in Dallas, Charlotte, or New York, and guide lawyers in generating profitable business from existing and target clients.

The role requires 10+ years in marketing or BD, a strong writing and communication skill set, and the ability to manage a national/international BD program with a skilled team.