Business Development Manager
ambitionBethesda (MD)
Business Development Manager
Posted 2 days ago
ambitionBethesda (MD)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
I'm partnering with a Top 25 Am Law ranked firm who’s looking to add a Business Development Manager to its highly successful Litigation practice. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a firm that has invested heavily in the growth of its Litigation platform and is seeking an individual who can make a meaningful impact across business development, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives. The role offers significant visibility within the practice and the chance to work closely with senior lawyers and business development leadership on both domestic and international initiatives. For candidates looking to broaden their exposure beyond traditional pitch and proposal work, this position provides a well-rounded mix of strategic planning, client development, profile-raising, and cross-practice collaboration, all within one of the most respected firms in the market.
Core Responsibilities:
Prepare pitches and RFP responses, directory and award submissions, and develop/maintain practice group credentials and other relevant materials specific to each opportunity. Supervise the league table submission process, including coordinating with global Litigation team. Support senior team members by attending practice meetings to develop agendas, document key takeaways, and follow-up on agreed action points. Conduct research on existing and target clients, trends in the market, and competitor activity. Liaise with the Communications team to curate website and practice specific content while working in conjunction with the Events team to plan and execute internal and external events and sponsorships. Work with the CRM team and the legal assistants to consistently keep the Firm’s CRM system up to date. If this role would sound interesting to you, please directly apply or approach Sean Sweeney for more information.
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