Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Atlanta, GA

Salary: $140,000–$165,000 (Based on Experience)

Hybrid: Three days per week in office

A highly regarded top ranked national law firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to join its Atlanta office. This is a high-visibility, well-rounded role supporting attorneys across a broad range of marketing and business development initiatives at one of the nationals most elite firms.

This is a high-visibility opportunity within one of the firm’s most important offices. The position offers broad exposure across the full scope of business development, direct partnership with firm leadership and attorneys, and meaningful room for long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of major client events, including signature programs, in-house counsel dinners, CLE seminars, and leadership forums
• Manage sponsorship relationships and develop strategies to maximize client engagement and return on investment
• Partner with attorneys on client development, relationship-building, and strategic growth initiatives
• Manage the Atlanta office’s marketing budget, annual planning, financial reporting, and ROI analysis
• Develop and execute practice and attorney business development plans
• Coach partners on business development strategy and client relationship management
• Support proposals, RFP responses, rankings, directory submissions, and other marketing initiatives
• Help lead the firm’s alumni program and identify related business development opportunities
• Support the integration and onboarding of lateral partners and attorneys
• Promote attorney adoption and effective use of the firm’s CRM platform

Qualifications:

• 5 years of business development experience within a law firm; exceptional candidates with four years of experience may also be considered
• Big Four or professional services experience may be considered
• Significant experience planning and executing client-facing events
• Strong CRM experience and the ability to drive attorney engagement and adoption
• DealCloud experience is a major plus but is not required
• Experience handling a broad range of responsibilities, including budgets, practice plans, events, proposals, RFPs, and directory submissions
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
• Excellent project management, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to independently move initiatives forward and maintain accountability across multiple stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded legal business development professional seeking increased visibility, responsibility, and long-term growth within a respected international law firm.