Description
Our client, a global industry-leading law firm, is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their Disputes practice team in New York City.
Who You Are
- You have a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in business development at a law firm
- Strong communicator comfortable collaborating with partners, attorneys, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Organized project manager able to balance multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Experienced developing client-facing materials such as proposals, presentations, and credentials
- Analytical thinker who can translate market insights into actionable growth strategies
What You’ll Do
- Partner with disputes attorneys across litigation, arbitration, antitrust, and cyber-related matters to drive growth initiatives
- Support partner-level business planning, including target client development and strategic outreach efforts
- Lead development of proposals, pitch materials, and client presentations for new opportunities
- Analyze industry trends, competitor activity, and client developments to guide marketing and business development strategy
- Work with communications and marketing colleagues to support thought leadership and visibility initiatives
- Coordinate conference participation, sponsorship engagements, and targeted client programs
- Prepare submissions for legal rankings and maintain internal records of key matters and proposals
- Collaborate with U.S. and global BD colleagues to support cross-practice initiatives and shared opportunities
What Success Looks Like
- Business development initiatives for the disputes practices are delivered efficiently and aligned with strategic priorities
- Partners receive timely, high-quality support on client development efforts and proposals
- Market insights and coordinated outreach contribute to new opportunities
- The practice’s external profile is strengthened through well-executed marketing initiatives and industry visibility
Salary Range: $160,000 – 190,000 annually, based on experience
Location: New York, NY – Hybrid
Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
