Business Development Manager (MEPTA)

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team in Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington D.C. offices. The Business Development Manager will support the business development initiatives of the firm’s Media, Entertainment, Patent, Trademark & Advertising practice group, serving as a strategic advisor to practice group leaders and partners, and helping to drive client development strategies and coordinate marketing efforts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in business development or marketing within a law firm or professional services firm.
• Demonstrated experience supporting partners or practice groups in client development activities is required.
• Experience with intellectual property, patent litigation, or other litigation practices is strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or management experience is preferred.
• Ability to establish credibility with legal personnel at all levels of the firm.
• Demonstrates an effective mix of confidence, tact, patience, and persistence.
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to understand the firm’s mission and business priorities, practice activities, and related market dynamics.
• Commitment to client service.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills.
• Flexibility and resourcefulness, with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong multitasking and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with client relationship management databases (e.g., DealCloud, Foundation, InterAction, or similar), as well as experience using research tools and analyzing market and client data to inform strategic decisions.

Benefits

• Choice of health and vision insurance plans
• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
• Dental plan
• Fertility and adoption benefit
• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement contribution