Director of Business Development

Accelerate firm growth through strategic marketing client development and cross-practice initiatives.

Duane Morris an international AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead integrated marketing and business development initiatives across its practices and offices and drive firmwide revenue growth and brand advancement.

This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who partners with firm leadership to translate strategy into action strengthen client engagement generate new business and ensure consistent execution across the firm.

The role in action:

• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing marketing and business development team of 15 fostering a collaborative and results-oriented culture.
• Identify and pursue high-value opportunities driving client expansion cross-selling and sustaining revenue growth.
• Partner with firm leaders partners and attorneys to strengthen business development planning client relationship development and pursuit strategy.
• Lead and align regional office marketing efforts with firmwide and practice-specific business development priorities ensuring consistent execution of strategic initiatives across the firm.
• Oversee directories and awards strategy including submissions rankings analysis and profile-raising plans for practices and individual lawyers as well as direct marketing research and competitive intelligence to inform strategy and identify opportunities.

We are seeking candidates who:

• Bring 10 years of experience in business development marketing or other professional services settings.
• Hold a bachelors degree in a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Exhibit a track record of driving impactful business development in a law firm environment supported by strong leadership exceptional communication skills and the ability to translate complex capabilities into compelling client-focused initiatives that drive growth.
• Proven ability to manage and develop large high-performing teams.

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

Required Experience:

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