Business Development Manager (Product Liability Litigation and Appellate)

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager serves as a strategic partner to practice leaders and attorneys, driving initiatives that enhance client relationships, expand market presence, and generate new business.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include developing and executing business development strategies, identifying market trends, leading pitches and proposals, and collaborating with BD and Marketing colleagues.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of business development strategy within a professional services context, exceptional writing and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus
• Minimum of 5+ years of business development or marketing experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment
• Experience supporting litigation practices strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of business development strategy within a professional services context
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong client service orientation and ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders
• Experience with CRM systems, experience management tools (e.g., Foundation), and AI-enabled tools preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus annually
• Benefits information available at https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/benefits