Corporate Development Manager Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

FBT Gibbons LLP is a national law firm focused on serving companies operating and investing in the middle market. With nearly 1,500 employees across 26 offices, we support clients ranging from large multinationals to mid-sized businesses and growth-oriented startups across the United States. Our teams collaborate across departments and geographies to deliver excellent service to our clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve.

At FBT Gibbons, diversity enriches our vibrant culture and empowers our teams to achieve more together. We welcome talented professionals who bring valuable skills, a collaborative mindset, and a shared commitment to helping our firm and clients thrive. Here, you’ll make meaningful contributions, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and build a career that grows with your skills and ambitions.

We are currently seeking a Senior Business Development Manager (SBDM) to serve as a trusted strategic advisor to Practice Groups, Industry Teams, key client programs (Cornerstones), cross-functional departments, and firm leadership, creating and leading business development strategies that accelerate revenue and support long term growth for the Corporate, M&A and Private Equity practices. This includes data analysis, strategic planning, execution of tactics that support strategic initiatives, budget planning, and identifying, tracking and reporting on KPIs.

Our ideal candidate is a strategic and commercially minded professional with demonstrated understanding of corporate and transactional law practices who partners with attorneys and firm leadership to drive growth, strengthen client relationships, and enhance the firm's market position. They serve as both a business advisor and an execution leader, balancing long-term planning with hands-on implementation. Experience in a B2B professional services and/or legal environment is required.

This position can be based in Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Los Angeles, CA; Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; Newark, NJ; or Washington, D.C.

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FBT Gibbons is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of FBT Gibbons to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.

FBT Gibbons offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, employee wellbeing and EAP programs, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit-sharing. Benefit offerings and eligibility vary by location and are subject to applicable plan terms and legal requirements.

The pay range for this role accounts for the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. For applicants physically based in Denver, CO, a reasonable estimate of the current annual range is $154,000-$187,000. For applicants physically based in Los Angeles, CA; Newark, NJ; and Washington, DC, a reasonable estimate of the current annual range is $161,000-$195,500. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, relevant experience and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable employment laws.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. FBT Gibbons does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, FBT Gibbons will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and/or conviction records.

The application deadline for this position is October 30, 2026.

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