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Business Development Manager

Sonoma, CA · On-site

$165K - $185K/yr

Collaborate with other senior Business Development team members to create and execute lateral integration business/marketing plans for any new partners and counsel in the offices to ensure both the ...

Exponent Inc.

Business Development Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

... Business Development Manager, Client Services ("BD Manager") to join our growing Business ... counsel to drive revenue growth. You will be responsible for * Learning what the Exponent ...

Phoenix Mecano

Business Development Manager

Chino, CA · On-site

$110K/yr

We are seeking a Business Development Manager who enjoys identifying new opportunities, building ... Access to free behavioral health services, including free counseling sessions and other resources.

Phoenix Mecano

Business Development Manager

Chino, CA · On-site

$110K/yr

We are seeking a Business Development Manager who enjoys identifying new opportunities, building ... Access to free behavioral health services, including free counseling sessions and other resources.

UHS

Business Development Representative

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Preferred fields include Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Marketing, Public Relations, or Sales. Experience in health care business development with measurable results and knowledge of behavioral ...

Cornerstone

Director, Business Development

Boston, MA

Counsel consultants on personal BD goals and provide guidance and support for implementing personal ... Demonstrated business development experience is required. * Strong analytical skills, with a firm ...

MRIGlobal

Business Development Commercial

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$97K - $111K/yr

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to help grow our commercial pharmaceutical ... Get access to wellness benefits like virtual coaching, no-cost counseling, onsite health screenings ...

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How much do business development counsel jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for business development counsel in the United States is $55,773.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $61,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Business Development Counsel vs Business Development Manager?

AspectBusiness Development CounselBusiness Development Manager
CredentialsLegal degree, bar admission, legal certificationsBachelor's or master's degree in business, marketing, or related field
Work EnvironmentLegal departments, corporate offices, law firmsSales teams, marketing departments, corporate offices
Employer & Industry UsageLaw firms, corporations with legal needsCompanies seeking growth, sales, and market expansion
Search & Comparison IntentLegal aspects of business development, contracts, complianceMarket strategies, client acquisition, sales growth

While both roles focus on growth, Business Development Counsel primarily handles legal aspects of business deals and contracts, whereas Business Development Manager focuses on sales strategies and client acquisition. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right responsibilities and professionals for their growth initiatives.

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Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

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Sonoma, CA • On-site

$165K - $185K/yr

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Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Silicon Valley, CA


Summary

The Manager, Business Development enhances client development and elevates the brand of the firm’s Silicon Valley and San Francisco offices, its resident practice areas and partners, and the Firm’s presence across California through strategic planning and execution of business development, events, and related initiatives. The role collaborates with the office co-heads and relevant practice group and other Firm and office leaders – as well as the senior management teams in Business Development (“BD”)/Communications in New York – to manage the day-to-day oversight and strategic execution of marketing, business development and communications goals for the office/practices/partners.


Responsibilities

  • Serve as BD lead for all business development, marketing opportunities, and efforts for the Silicon Valley (“SV”) and San Francisco (“SF”) offices (in coordination with New York team).
  • Collaborate with partners on business development initiatives, project management, and execution, including pitches/RFPs, and client research and analysis in furtherance of targeting efforts.
  • Manage and oversee substantive client BD, entertainment, and networking events (e.g. in-house client CLEs, seminars, webinars, family-oriented events, sporting events, etc.).
  • Support practice group leaders and BD colleagues in the development and implementation of individual, practice, and office business and client development plans.
  • Partner with colleagues in the communications and business development department to produce focused pitch materials, responses to RFPs, and awards/directory submissions (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500).
  • Coordinate and oversee practice area communications including all thought leadership, client alerts, practice area blogs/podcasts/other channels and article placements in legal publications (e.g. Law360).
  • Manage and maintain all collateral marketing materials for the Silicon Valley and San Francisco offices and related practice areas – including maintenance of website, brochures, pitch templates, attorney bios, accolades, etc.
  • Collaborate with other senior Business Development team members to create and execute lateral integration business/marketing plans for any new partners and counsel in the offices to ensure both the attorney and firm benefit from an early client development strategy.
  • Work with practice group leaders to develop and implement select client teams, across practices, to deepen and broaden client relationships.
  • Evaluate, manage, and execute conference sponsorships.
  • Liaise with SV/SF Director of Administration on office budget and related financial planning materials.


Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in law firm business development or in similar professional services role.
  • Knowledge of Private Equity, Litigation (including Patent/IP) and familiarity with M&A, Tax and Banking/Finance, as well as other practice areas resident in the offices.
  • Familiarity and working knowledge of legal marketplace and large law firm structure.
  • Extremely strong organizational skills.
  • Self-initiator who is highly persistent in overseeing projects to successful completion.
  • Ability to work under stringent deadlines and multi-task.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact with various administrative groups and to work closely with lawyers of all levels within a large law firm setting.
  • Strong follow up skills and the ability to be persuasive in managing priorities.
  • Excellent listening skills, strong diplomatic and influencing skills.
  • Experience with databases and comfortable with basic administrative tasks.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.


Compensation: Estimated salary range is $165,000.00-$185,000.00 annually plus bonus.



Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Salary: $165,000.00-$185,000.00 annually plus bonus

Date Active: 6/15/2026

Exempt/Not Exempt: Exempt

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