What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Manager position at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP?
Position Summary:
This position partners with leading the Real Estate, Finance and Banking Practice Group including the Long-Term Care & Senior Housing and Environmental teams to deliver high-impact business development initiatives that strengthen client relationships, drive revenue, and enhance market visibility.
This is a non‑sales role—no quotas, no cold calling, and no responsibility for client origination. The focus is on strategy, project ownership, and delivering results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary business development partner to assigned Practice Groups, managing initiatives from concept through execution
- Collaborate with attorneys to develop, implement, and track Practice Group business plans
- Support client growth by identifying targets, strengthening relationships, and enabling cross‑servicing—not selling
- Lead RFPs, pitches, and presentations, coordinating with attorney teams and managing 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 profile‑raising initiatives
- Coordinate events and sponsorships and represent the Firm at select business and community events as requested
- Attend and participate in Practice Group meetings and retreats; report on initiatives and results.
- Assist with business development 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
Who Should Apply:
- Law firm BD professionals with experience supporting attorneys
- Candidates who thrive in project management, execution, and strategic planning
- Professionals who enjoy influencing without selling and partnering with senior stakeholders
- Detail‑oriented self‑starters who can manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Individuals comfortable working in a high‑accountability, professional services environment
Who Should Not Apply:
- Sales professionals looking for quotas, commissions, or client origination credit
- Candidates seeking pure event planning or marketing communications roles
- Entry‑level marketers without law firm or professional services experience
- Anyone who prefers loose structure or minimal accountability
Why This Role Stands Out:
- High visibility with Practice Group leadership
- Strategic, consultative work with real ownership
- No sales pressure—this role is about enabling attorney success
Why Join Bradley?
We offer more than just a job — we provide a place to build your career. Bradley offers:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
- Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.