Legal Business Development Manager 

Overview

A full-service law firm specializing in complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters is seeking a Legal Business Development Manager. This is a full-time, independent contractor position supporting US Eastern Time working hours. The role is 100% remote.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with senior partners and the Head of Business Development (BD) to develop, maintain, and execute BD plans.
• Track progress on BD initiatives, hold partners accountable for commitments, and proactively flag any deviations from plans.
• Manage and update the firm’s deal credentials, capability statements, and experience databases to ensure materials are current and ready for pitches and proposals.
• Own and maintain the firm’s CRM system, ensuring accurate capture and currency of BD activity, contacts, deal credentials, and pipeline information.
• Serve as the internal champion for CRM adoption and data hygiene.
• Identify, research, and map target clients, referral sources, and market opportunities; proactively provide ideas and intelligence to partners.
• Coordinate and support BD-related events, sponsorships, conferences, and speaking engagements.
• Prepare and coordinate pitch materials, capability presentations, and RFP responses for new and existing clients.
• Support partners in preparation for client meetings and follow up on outcomes.
• Assist with the production of marketing materials including presentations (PowerPoint), firm communications, and practice group content.
• Support thought leadership initiatives in collaboration with the Head of BD and partners.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a business development role within a law firm environment.
• Manager-level experience with a track record of independently owning and driving BD programs.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a task-oriented mindset.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with minimal supporting infrastructure.
• Availability to work US Eastern Time hours is preferable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in corporate or transactional practice group business development.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Word, capable of producing polished, professional presentations and documents.
• Experience building credentials databases and maintaining deal/matter tracking systems.
• Hands-on experience using AI to improve BD workflows, research, content production, or client intelligence.
• Experience supporting partners in a high-growth firm context where BD infrastructure is still being developed.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time independent contractor position. Specific compensation details are not provided.

Location

This role is fully remote but requires support of US Eastern Time working hours.