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Client Development Manager

Ambition
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/21/2026

Join this Amlaw Top 20 firm and help drive growth in their Financial Institutions Practice.


As a CDE Manager, you’ll partner with Directors and Partners to deliver impactful business development strategies, manage key projects, and strengthen client engagement.


What You’ll Do

  • Collaborate with Partners and client groups to implement strategic business development plans
  • Support pitches, RFPs, and presentations that win new business and showcase firm expertise
  • Develop and maintain practice descriptions, capability statements, and competitive intelligence materials
  • Oversee marketing content creation — from research and copywriting to digital and print campaigns
  • Manage CRM databases and engagement records to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems
  • Plan and execute client and practice events, coordinating agendas, speakers, and logistics


If you or someone you know would be interested in stepping into a Client Development & Engagement role at a prestigious law firm looking to grow their BD team in the new year, please apply or send this along!


You can also reach out to mia.ricottilli@ambitionsearch.com if interested.

Salary : $180,000 - $220,000

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