Business Development / Relationship Manager (Legal)

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experience Business Development Manager for our large global law firm client to be based in the New York office.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the Firm's market growth strategies and commitment to client service. This role will be required to deploy a full range of services necessary to support the Firm's overall business development and marketing goals through their previous knowledge of the market and competitive landscapes, as well as previous utilization of business development, marketing, and professional services best practices and strategies.

What You'll Do :

Market and Client Development

• Build strong relationships with the Partners, Counsel, and Associates to become a trusted advisor and serve as the lead West Coast Business Development point person
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Firm's practices and clients on the West Coast to drive strategic priorities, including client engagement and relationship building
• Provide research, analysis, and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships
• Serve as the lead West Coast Business Development point person by preparing new business pitches, presentations, and RFP responses, as well as general practice credentials
• Collaborate with attorneys, PR, BD teams on speaking opportunities, seminars and sponsorships, webinars, and other visibility initiatives
• Lead West Coast-related award submissions, directory submissions and the development and implementation of profile-raising initiatives, including Chambers and Legal 500
• Work with Events team on internal and external events

Strategic Planning

Managing the Opportunity Pipeline for the California offices by :

support initiatives and client meetings,

What You'll Bring :