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Kavaliro

Business Development Manager

Hackensack, NJ · On-site

$125K - $160K/yr

Business Development Manager - Law Firm (Bergen County, NJ) We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join the Marketing Department of a law firm based in Bergen County, New ...

Lewis Brisbois

Business Development Manager

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$180K/yr

The Business Development Manager will work to advance the firm's litigation practices. This role ... At least five (5) years of experience in a similar role in a law firm or professional services firm ...

Lewis Brisbois

Business Development Manager

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

The Business Development Manager will work to advance the firm's litigation practices. This role ... At least five (5) years of experience in a similar role in a law firm or professional services firm ...

Lewis Brisbois

Business Development Manager

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$140K - $180K/yr

The Business Development Manager will work to advance the firm's litigation practices. This role ... At least five (5) years of experience in a similar role in a law firm or professional services firm ...

R & W Group

Law firm BD Manager

Washington, DC

$128K - $180K/yr

One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a Business Development Manager (BDM) based in Boston, NY, or DC. You MUST be in Boston, NY, or DC. This is not a remote position. In this role, you ...

Calibrate

Business Development Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

Covington & Burling, a distinguished global Am Law 35 firm, is seeking a forward-thinking Business Development Manager to support the International Trade and National Security industry teams within ...

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How much do business development manager law firm jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for business development manager law firm in the United States is $85,602.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Business Development Manager Law Firm vs Legal Marketing Manager?

AspectBusiness Development Manager Law FirmLegal Marketing Manager
Primary FocusClient acquisition, relationship building, and growth strategiesMarketing campaigns, branding, and promotional activities
Required CredentialsTypically a degree in law, business, or marketing; experience in law firmsMarketing or communications degree; experience in legal marketing
Work EnvironmentLaw firm offices, client meetings, networking eventsMarketing departments, advertising agencies, digital platforms
Industry UsageCommonly used in law firms to drive business growthUsed across legal service providers to enhance visibility

The Business Development Manager Law Firm focuses on acquiring clients and expanding the firm's business through relationship management and strategic initiatives. In contrast, the Legal Marketing Manager concentrates on promoting the firm's brand and marketing efforts to attract clients. While both roles aim to grow the firm, their approaches and daily activities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Business Development Manager Law Firm job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,602 per year, or $41.2 per hour.

Senior Business Development Manager

Industry Professionals

New York, NY

$175K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Role: Senior Business Development Manager - Law Firm (Merger & Acquisition)

Location: New York, NY (onsite)

Compensation: $175,000 - $225,000 / yr

Key Requirements:

We are hiring a Senior Business Development Manager with over 10 years of experience in business development or marketing initiatives, including 5+ years of management experience at a top-tier Law Firm; and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) experience is mandatory.


What You'll Do:

The Senior Business Development Manager will support the overall business development and marketing efforts of the Firm by helping to create and execute strategic activities related specifically to the Mergers & Acquisitions
practice across multiple markets, clients, and geographies.

Develop strategic business development and marketing plans including goals, action items, and deadlines. Advise and collaborate with partners, the Business Development, Marketing, and Communications teams, as well as other internal stakeholders in the development and execution of these plans;

Support the Mergers & Acquisitions key client efforts and work with stakeholders on the development and execution of meaningful strategic business development and marketing initiatives;

Draft and prepare written proposals, pitches, and other communications to clients, prospective clients, and related third party organizations;

Drive content-driven campaign strategy designed to generate new business opportunities;

Collaborate with the global business development team on the identification and pursuit of cross-selling initiatives;

Support the practice's key client efforts and work with colleagues on best practice to ensure the identification, development, and growth of high-value services to key clients;

Plan and oversee seminars, events, and other targeted marketing activities;

Help practice group leaders manage relevant business development budgets;

Collaborate with functional managers on relevant PR, communications, and digital marketing initiatives;

Travel as needed to support initiatives and participate in activities; and

Act as a lead on additional related projects within the Department or Firm as assigned.


What You'll Bring:

Bachelors degree (required) with an emphasis in marketing, law or business (preferred); Advanced degree (preferred);

At least 10 years of professional work experience supporting business development or marketing initiatives at a peer law firm or professional services firm (preferred);

At least 5 years of management experience in a corporate law firm setting or relevant industry setting (preferred); and

Experience supporting Mergers & Acquisitions (required).

Proficiency in MS Office Suite;

Knowledge of technologies, developments, trends and literature related to legal and professional services marketing fields;

Excellent verbal and communication skills, including attention to detail and proofreading;

Solid understanding of the needs and expectations of law firm operations and corporate legal clients in order to function at a strategic level;

Advanced knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, concepts and practical applications;

Fundamental knowledge of networking and relationship management;

Proficiency in team building, management, and leadership skills; and

Fundamental knowledge of legal concepts.

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