Business Development Manager - Lawyers On Demand

A highly regarded law firm in Washington, D.C., is currently seeking skilled and experienced applicants for an open role as a Business Development Manager. This is a contract, hybrid role, based out of the Washington, D.C. office with an immediate potential start date. Preferred applicants will have prior experience in a law firm or other professional legal services organization.

• Pay starting at $35/hour - dependent on experience
• Hybrid role - DC office
• Contract position - immediate hiring need

This temporary position will be located in Washington, D.C. and will be responsible for managing the marketing activities for the Global Life Sciences Industry Group. This position will support the industry group leader in executing various initiatives to raise visibility and develop business growth opportunities in the industry. Working closely with the business development managers for the practices, the industry manager will execute cross-practice pitches and proposals; coordinate logistics for sponsorships, memberships, and speaking engagements; and manage day-to-day marketing activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements business growth strategies for the Life Sciences industry group. Coordinates and connects the firmwide industry experience and leads cross-practice efforts to raise visibility and drive business growth in the sector, including cross-practice working groups, conferences and events, social media, and other strategies.
• Manages RFPs, pitches and proposals from initial planning with the attorney team through to final submission. Creates compelling, customized pitch material tailored to specific opportunities.
• Plans and manages logistics for targeted industry conferences, speaking engagements, and memberships.
• Coordinates with Events team to host in-person client programs, webinars, and other special events for Industry Group.
• Works with Social Media team to develop posts to promote industry activities on the firm’s channels.
• Leads the strategy and execution for industry-focused directory and award submissions.
• Oversees work product of junior BD Team member(s).

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years managerial marketing experience in professional services or law firm. Legal marketing experience preferred. Life Science experience a plus.
• Experience with key research tools and databases, including experience, billing, client contacts and other web based research tools.
• Experience with InterAction, Foundation, and other Marketing databases.
• Prior supervisory experience.

LOD offers non-attorney flexible talent placement rates that range from $15 to $100 per hour depending upon experience level and specific skills requested by the client, the candidate’s general skill set, the applicability of the candidate's skill set to client need, client budget, number of hours requested, and other factors. A specific rate of pay for a project will be discussed with you if it is determined that you are a potential fit for a role.