Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Corporate (Energy Focus)

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid - 3 days on-site)

Position Overview

Join a leading AmLaw 50 firm as a Business Development (BD) Manager. This role will support the Corporate Practice Group as a key member of the broader Energy Industry BD team, collaborating closely with attorneys and marketing colleagues to drive strategic growth initiatives, execute high-impact pitches and proposals, and elevate the firm's market presence.

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The ideal candidate brings strong transactional knowledge—particularly in M&A and capital markets, with a preference for experience in the energy sector. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Business Development (Corporate Practice).

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with attorneys and BD stakeholders to identify and execute cross-selling opportunities and go-to-market strategies
• Lead the development and drafting of RFP responses, pitches, and proposals, coordinating inputs across teams to meet tight deadlines
• Oversee and optimize experience and credentials strategy, leveraging the firm’s experience management system (Foundation)
• Support client targeting initiatives, tracking pursuits and reporting on results
• Conduct strategic research on clients, competitors, and market trends to inform business growth strategies
• Develop meeting agendas and materials, facilitate internal communications, and manage follow-ups
• Maintain and update pitch materials, credentials, and practice descriptions
• Manage legal directory and league table submissions; support awards and rankings efforts in collaboration with PRPlan and execute business development events (in-person and virtual), including logistics, communications, and ROI tracking
• Coordinate cross-practice and cross-industry BD efforts across the firm
• Identify sponsorships, conferences, and profile-raising opportunities for attorneys and practice group
• Serve as a power user of BD technology tools, including the firm’s Experience Management System
• Provide support on additional BD and firmwide initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5 years of business development and/or marketing experience within a law firm or professional services environment (required)
• Experience supporting corporate transactions, M&A, and/or capital markets work
• Prior exposure to the energy industry is strongly preferred
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills
• Professional presence and ability to interact confidently with senior attorneys and stakeholders
• Collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented mind
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and familiarity with CRM/BD systems

Additional Requirements

• U.S. applicants only; no visa sponsorship is available for this
• Candidates must have prior experience working in a law firm or comparable professional services environment