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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP · 4 hours ago

Business Development Manager

Birmingham, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager to advance the Firm’s strategic growth objectives. The role involves partnering with Practice Groups to deliver impactful business development initiatives that strengthen client relationships and enhance market visibility.

ConsultingLegal

Hiring Manager

Ben Weil

Responsibilities

Serve as the front-line manager for assigned Practice Groups and teams on incoming projects and act as project manager from conception through completion to ensure efficiency and quality

Collaborate with attorneys to expand business development efforts by contributing to Practice Group plans and assisting with implementation and execution, while tracking initiatives and outcomes

Work with attorneys to identify and recommend targets and strengthen existing client relationships

Manage the Practice Groups’ RFP process and responses, coordinating attorney teams and tracking results

Compile transaction and case descriptions for proposals, website content, and deal sheets; track client permissions for use

Manage the Practice Groups’ pitch and presentation process, preparing materials and tracking efforts

Coordinate the creation, development, and assembly of Practice Group collateral materials to support business development, ensuring compliance with Firm brand guidelines

Partner with Practice Group Leaders and the Marketing Communications team to identify and pursue profile-raising opportunities in key industry and business publications through media relations and advertising

Collaborate closely with the BD Coordinator to manage events and sponsorships

Represent the Firm as the “face” at business and community events as needed or requested

Assist with creating, monitoring, and tracking business development budgets for assigned areas

Serve as project lead for survey, ranking, and directory submissions

Attend and participate in Practice Group meetings and retreats, report on initiatives and results

Gather intelligence on emerging market and industry trends to provide attorneys with insights into the competitive landscape and position the Practice Groups and the Firm for success

Facilitate planning, implementation, and follow-up for new business opportunities and actively support cross-servicing between Practice Groups

Strategize with Practice Group Leaders and the Marketing Technology Team on technology initiatives

Coach and prepare attorneys for client and prospect presentations

Work closely with Business Development & Marketing Coordinators to provide coaching and mentoring

Manage Practice Group descriptions and attorney bios on the Firm’s website

Partner with Practice Management and the Integration Manager to successfully integrate lateral attorneys into assigned groups

Ability to travel to satellite offices as necessary

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Business development experienceMarketing experienceLaw firm experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyOral communication skillsWritten communication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTime-management skillsTeam collaborationSelf-motivated