Business Development Manager

Calibrate

$80K — $110K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in business development, marketing, or professional services; law firm experience preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree or J.D. is a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Proficient in technology, including AI tools, with a client-service focus

Responsibilities

  • Partner with attorneys to identify business development priorities and market opportunities
  • Manage sponsorships and client programs while collaborating with events and PR teams
  • Enhance practice visibility through thought leadership and targeted marketing initiatives
  • Create customized pitches and proposals using competitive intelligence and market research
  • Utilize technology and analytics to optimize business development efforts

Benefits

  • Engagement in high-impact strategic initiatives
  • Opportunity to strengthen client relationships
  • Exposure to thought leadership and industry recognition initiatives
  • Collaboration with legal professionals and internal teams
  • Professional development support for junior team members
Full Job Description
Advance business growth through strategic client development and market engagement.

This high-impact position is well-suited for a strategic business development professional with deep knowledge of the Energy industry and the ability to translate complex legal and industry issues into compelling, client-facing materials. The Manager will identify market opportunities, develop strategic marketing initiatives, and help strengthen the firm's client relationships and competitive position.

The role in action:
  • Partner with attorneys and practice leaders on business development priorities, market opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
  • Manage sponsorships, industry events, and client programs, collaborating with events and PR teams to maximize visibility, engagement, and ROI.
  • Strengthen practice visibility through thought leadership, rankings, awards, attorney branding, and targeted marketing initiatives.
  • Develop customized pitches, proposals, and client-facing marketing materials, leveraging competitive intelligence, market research, and firm resources.
  • Leverage technology, analytics, and relationship management tools to measure impact, optimize business development efforts, and support the growth of junior team members.

We are seeking candidates who:

  • Bring 5+ years of experience in business development, marketing, or other professional services settings; law firm experience preferred.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree in a related field. An advanced degree or J.D. is a plus.
  • Demonstrate outstanding written and verbal communication skills, organization skills, a collaborative mindset, proficient technology capabilities including the use of AI, and a strong client-service orientation, with the ability to adapt to evolving business needs and deliver superior client service in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply: If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to Hadleigh Katz:

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