Director of Marketing and Business Development - Legal

Our client is seeking a strategic and dynamic Director of Marketing and Business Development to lead firm-wide initiatives across business development, marketing, and communications. This highly visible role will collaborate closely with firm leadership to elevate the firm's brand, drive growth, and align all initiatives with broader business development goals.Key Responsibilities:Strengthen relationships with key clients and develop targeted initiatives to attract new business.Lead strategic planning focused on geographic, practice group, industry group, and partner-level growth.Maximize ROI on client events, sponsorships, webinars, speaking engagements, and thought leadership.Maintain and enhance business and client data for pitches and marketing efforts.Monitor market trends and competitive activity to inform strategy.Improve data mining and experience collection processes.Oversee updates to marketing databases, website content, biographies, mailing lists, and CRM systems.Utilize earned media, social media, content creation, and strategic recognition to elevate the firm's profile.Collaborate regularly with firm leadership and practice group management.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field.Minimum of 10 years' experience in professional services marketing, including 5 years in a law firm.Proven people management experience.Skills:Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.Project management expertise with a focus on execution and measurable results.Ability to support attorneys with diverse business development goals.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Exceptional interpersonal skills.Technical Proficiency:PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Design Suite.CRM systems (e.g., ContactEase).Website management tools (e.g., WordPress).Compensation & Benefits:Annual Salary Range: $225,000-250,000 (Exempt Position)Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life)Flexible Spending Accounts401(K) Profit Sharing PlanHoliday and Birthday LeavePTOFree ParkingWellness InitiativesEmployee Assistance Program