Buchanan Legal Professional Services · 2 days ago
Business Development Manager, Industry Teams
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expBuchanan Legal Professional Services is one of the nation’s top-ranked international law firms, recognized for advising the world’s most innovative technology companies. They are seeking a Business Development Manager who will drive strategic growth across key industry teams by executing business development initiatives and collaborating with high-performing attorneys and leadership.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Connor Davis
Responsibilities
Collaborate with senior management to refine and execute comprehensive BD strategies, campaigns, and measurable growth objectives
Build and maintain a prioritized pipeline of high-value targets by stage, geography, and business need
Partner with attorneys to drive outreach and engagement - from lists and communications to meeting preparation and follow-through
Oversee strategic pursuits from qualification to close, including credentials, matter mapping, win themes, pricing inputs, and post-matter analysis
Lead industry-focused initiatives such as thought leadership content, webinars, and conference strategies that generate business opportunities
Develop polished, partner-ready materials including case studies, one-pagers, and credentials summaries
Measure and report on key success metrics - meetings set, pursuits advanced, wins, and content-to-meeting conversions
Maintain accurate data in CRM systems, ensuring visibility into all BD activities, targets, and outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or JD preferred
7+ years of experience in business development, marketing, or pursuit management within a major law firm, Big Four, or other professional services organization
Proven experience in account and client relationship management
Exceptional writing, communication, and presentation skills suited to high-stakes professional environments
Strong project and people management capabilities with the ability to drive multiple initiatives simultaneously
Analytical, strategic, and creative mindset with strong business acumen
Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint)
Preferred
MBA or JD preferred
Salesforce preferred
Familiarity with technology industries, including software, mobile, life sciences, cleantech, and the start-up ecosystem strongly preferred
Company
Buchanan Legal Professional Services
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase