Business Development Specialist #32252

Location: Boston, New York City, or Washington, DC

Salary Range: $86.6K-$108.2K

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday

About the Opportunity

A leading international law firm is hiring a Business Development Specialist. In this role, you will support cross-functional teams on a wide range of business development, marketing, and revenue-generating initiatives across practice groups, including Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring, Corporate, Labor & Employment, Life Sciences, Real Estate, Tax, and Technology.

You will assist with strategic planning, event execution, pitch and RFP development, market research, industry visibility, and experience management while supporting firmwide Clients & Markets objectives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in a legal environment, professional services, or marketing/business development role preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Proven success in a fast-paced environment with high expectations for client service, quality, and attention to detail
• Collaborative team mindset with flexibility, curiosity, and an interest in continuous improvement
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and the ability to meet evolving deadlines
• Effective research skills with the ability to transform data into actionable insights
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage competing priorities

Key Responsibilities

• Support and, when required, lead planning and execution of firm events, including seminars, webinars, client entertainment, and receptions
• Manage audience development by building targeted invitation lists, tracking RSVPs, and coordinating follow-up efforts
• Maintain the firm’s contact management database, perform queries, and generate reports
• Coordinate sponsorships and annual memberships to fully leverage branding and visibility opportunities
• Develop persuasive pitches, RFP responses, and tailored marketing collateral to support business growth
• Conduct market research in collaboration with the library to inform strategic initiatives, competitive positioning, and client targeting
• Gather intelligence on legal industry trends to help attorneys understand the competitive landscape and identify business opportunities
• Contribute to legal directory submissions (such as Chambers USA and Legal 500) to increase market recognition
• Collaborate with Public Relations, Communications, and Digital Marketing teams to highlight key deals, client news, and practice achievements
• Maintain and update the firm’s experience management database and generate reports as needed
• Support marketing communications initiatives, including website updates, attorney biographies, and online profiles
• Complete special projects assigned by the leadership team
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a solutions-focused mindset in interactions with internal and external stakeholders

Take the Next Step in Your Career

Bring your strategic mindset, marketing expertise, and passion for business development to a leading firm. Apply today to make an impact.

Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.