Law Firm Sr Business Development Manager Corporate Department
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Law Firm Sr Business Development Manager- Corporate Department
This position will be a part of the firms Marketing & Business Development team and will work closely with Corporate Department and Team Leaders as the senior strategic business development and marketing advisor. The Senior Business Development Manager will provide high-level comprehensive support to select corporate teams across offices by driving practice growth client development and market positioning initiatives on the Firms international platform.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
This position will be a part of the firms Marketing & Business Development team and will work closely with Corporate Department and Team Leaders as the senior strategic business development and marketing advisor. The Senior Business Development Manager will provide high-level comprehensive support to select corporate teams across offices by driving practice growth client development and market positioning initiatives on the Firms international platform.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
- Serve as both a strategic planner and implementer for select teams within the Corporate Department with heavy focus on strategic growth practices.
- Advise and partner with department leadership team leaders and firm leadership to identify growth opportunities and execute go-to-market plans in alignment with Firms Strategic Plan and business objectives.
- Analyze market trends client and industry developments and competitor positioning to inform long-term business development direction and competitive differentiation.
- Participate in regular team meetings with department and team leadership to ensure goal alignment and consistent follow-up on key initiatives.
- Identify and advance cross-selling collaboration and client expansion opportunities leveraging existing firm relationships and geographic footprint.
- Oversee the development curation and updating of marketing collateral including proposals pitch materials client alerts presentations and website content ensuring compliance with Firm brand guidelines.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Request for Proposals (RFPs) and pitch efforts where select Corporate Department teams are being engaged.
- Design and implement strategies for high-visibility client events sponsorships speaking engagements and signature Firm events to strengthen client relationships and market standing.
- Oversee the development curation and updating of marketing collateral including proposals pitch materials client alerts presentations and website content ensuring compliance with Firm brand guidelines.
- Collaborate with select Corporate Department teams to create thought leadership assets digital and print advertising associated with sponsorships and campaign materials.
- Monitor market trends competitor activities and industry developments to inform content strategy and identify corporate opportunities for proactive media engagement.
- Strategically allocate practice and team marketing budgets to ensure the highest return on sponsorships events speaking engagements and other business development initiatives.
- Evaluate the performance and impact of marketing activities to continually direct resources toward the most effective opportunities.
- Lead the development and management of annual budgets for designated Corporate Department teams ensuring alignment with departmental marketing goals and priorities.
- Lead the deployment and utilization of marketing technology applications (CRM/ERM event management proposal generation) within the Corporate Department.
- Track and report on key performance indicators including ROI for marketing and business development activities budget performance and progress against strategic objectives.
- Provide regular updates to leadership on departmental marketing and business development activities.
- Mentor manage and develop a high-performing team of business development and marketing professionals fostering a culture of excellence collaboration and innovation.
- Elevate attorney business development skills through structured coaching training and educational programs.
- Play a key role in the onboarding and integration of lateral partners and attorneys to the select teams within the Corporate Department working closely with the Lateral Success Team to ensure a smooth transition and strong early engagement.
- Collaborate with the Director of Business Development and other senior managers to ensure best practices and cross-team synergy.
| Education | Bachelors degree is a requirement advanced degree in Business Marketing Communications or related field preferred. |
| Experience | Minimum of 7 years in legal or professional services marketing; at least 5 years in a manager-level business development/marketing role at an Am Law 100 firm or similar environment. Prior experience supporting M&A private equity and technology transactions teams is highly desirable. |
| Strategic Acumen | Demonstrated ability to develop and execute innovative results-driven business development strategies for corporate or transactional practices. |
| Leadership | Proven ability to lead mentor and develop high-performing teams; experience managing complex cross-functional projects and initiatives. |
| Communication | Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated success building relationships with high-level clients and internal stakeholders. |
| Technical Skills | Advanced proficiency with MS Office CRM/ERM systems marketing technology platforms and data analytics tools. |
| Marketing Knowledge | In-depth understanding of law firm economics service offerings and market dynamics; ability to identify and act on revenue growth opportunities. |
| Professionalism | High level of emotional intelligence executive-level judgment and discretion when handling confidential matters. |
| Flexibility | Ability to manage multiple complex projects and shift priorities in a fast-paced high-performance environment. Occasional travel required. |
To Apply: Please email your resume to:
Craig Fleck
Vice President
Chelsea Search Group
1777 Laurelwood Way
Oceanside CA 92056
Oceanside CA 92056
Required Experience:
Manager