What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Senior Manager position at Planet Green Search?
What’s in it for you?!
• Join an Am Law 100 firm with 600 attorneys across 11 offices!
• Work with leaders in media, tech, healthcare, and First Amendment law!
• Thrive in a culture built on ability, integrity, and client service!
• Grow fast with mentorship, collaboration, and early leadership paths!
• Enjoy competitive pay, 401(k), great benefits, and generous time off!
• Be part of a firm nationally recognized for DEI and community impact!
• Make your mark in a firm shaping landmark legal outcomes!
If that’s you, let’s talk!
Summary
Seeking a Senior Manager to lead business development efforts for its nationally ranked Employment Practice Group. This role works directly with practice leadership to drive strategy, oversee proposal development, lead events/sponsorship initiatives, and manage the group’s BD Manager. The ideal candidate is both strategic and execution-focused, with experience coaching attorneys, leading pitches, and managing cross-functional BD initiatives in a law firm setting.
What You’ll Do
- Lead strategic planning and implementation for practice-wide BD goals
- Oversee and contribute to pitches, RFPs, and client presentations
- Conduct market research and identify trends and cross-sell opportunities
- Drive client events, webinars, and sponsorship activations for BD ROI
- Serve as internal coach and strategist to practice group leaders and partners
- Manage marketing content, awards submissions (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500), and BD collateral
- Supervise, mentor, and support development of a BD Manager
- Track metrics (proposal success, new matters, revenue growth) and report outcomes
- Coordinate across practice management, marketing, and admin teams to ensure alignment
Experience You’ll Need
- 6 years in business development or marketing within a law firm or professional services setting
- Proven success in supporting revenue growth and high-value client engagement
- Bachelor’s required; JD or MBA strongly preferred
- Strong project management, leadership, and presentation skills
- Experience with client research tools, CRM platforms (e.g., DealCloud, InterAction), and Microsoft Office Suite
- Background in Employment/Labor law BD is a strong plus
Why Join
Join a values-driven firm where business development is seen as a strategic function. Offers one of the most progressive hybrid schedules, cutting-edge benefits (like backup care and paid sabbatical), and a collaborative environment that values BD talent. This role is ideal for a professional who wants to shape firm strategy, lead with purpose, and grow in a national legal powerhouse.
