Senior Business Development manager

Company: Element 6 Solutions LLC
Location: Mercer Island
Posted on: July 2, 2025

Job Description:

What’s in it for you?! • Join an Am Law 100 firm with 600 attorneys across 11 offices! • Work with leaders in media, tech, healthcare, and First Amendment law! • Thrive in a culture built on ability, integrity, and client service! • Grow fast with mentorship, collaboration, and early leadership paths! • Enjoy competitive pay, 401(k), great benefits, and generous time off! • Be part of a firm nationally recognized for DEI and community impact! • Make your mark in a firm shaping landmark legal outcomes! If that’s you, let’s talk! Summary Seeking a Senior Manager to lead business development efforts for its nationally ranked Employment Practice Group. This role works directly with practice leadership to drive strategy, oversee proposal development, lead events/sponsorship initiatives, and manage the group’s BD Manager. The ideal candidate is both strategic and execution-focused, with experience coaching attorneys, leading pitches, and managing cross-functional BD initiatives in a law firm setting. What You’ll Do Lead strategic planning and implementation for practice-wide BD goals Oversee and contribute to pitches, RFPs, and client presentations Conduct market research and identify trends and cross-sell opportunities Drive client events, webinars, and sponsorship activations for BD ROI Serve as internal coach and strategist to practice group leaders and partners Manage marketing content, awards submissions (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500), and BD collateral Supervise, mentor, and support development of a BD Manager Track metrics (proposal success, new matters, revenue growth) and report outcomes Coordinate across practice management, marketing, and admin teams to ensure alignment Experience You’ll Need 6 years in business development or marketing within a law firm or professional services setting Proven success in supporting revenue growth and high-value client engagement Bachelor’s required; JD or MBA strongly preferred Strong project management, leadership, and presentation skills Experience with client research tools, CRM platforms (e.g., DealCloud, InterAction), and Microsoft Office Suite Background in Employment/Labor law BD is a strong plus Why Join Join a values-driven firm where business development is seen as a strategic function. Offers one of the most progressive hybrid schedules, cutting-edge benefits (like backup care and paid sabbatical), and a collaborative environment that values BD talent. This role is ideal for a professional who wants to shape firm strategy, lead with purpose, and grow in a national legal powerhouse.

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