Business Development Manager

Dentons US LLP is recruiting for a Business Development Manager to support the Corporate practice group and drive its business development and marketing efforts. This role works closely with corporate practice leaders and lawyers to identify, formulate and implement business development and marketing strategies that strengthen client relationships, support new business opportunities and enhance the profile of the practice across regions where the firm has a presence.This is a hands‑on role that sits within the Corporate business development team. The Business Development Manager will work in close partnership with the Senior Manager, Business Development (Corporate) to execute on practice group priorities, lead client pitch opportunities and support practice‑level strategy. The successful candidate will manage day‑to‑day practice group marketing and business development activities while also collaborating with BD professionals supporting other practice and industry groups to ensure coordinated efforts across the firm’s global platform.Key responsibilitiesProposal development and managementPractice and partner supportSupport the Senior Manager and Corporate practice leaders in assessing business development needs, implementing strategic priorities and developing a working knowledge of the group’s services, market position and cross‑selling opportunitiesPartner with the Senior Manager, lawyers and Client Relationship Leaders to develop strategic business development plans for select clients, including target identification, pursuit strategy and follow‑throughTrack and evaluate business development plans and efforts on an ongoing basis, prepare annual “Year in Review” reports and conduct data analysis to measure ROI and identify growth opportunitiesAttend practice group meetings and proactively identify opportunities for collaboration and cross‑sellingPitches, proposals and credentialsLead and support pitches, proposals and responses to Requests for Proposals for corporate transactions and advisory mattersDraft and coordinate compelling content for proposals, presentations and related materials in alignment with firm brandingCollect, maintain and leverage deal and transaction information for use in pitches, credentials, biographies and marketing materialsBusiness development strategy and researchConduct market, industry and competitive intelligence research to identify growth opportunities and develop a solid understanding of the group’s revenue priorities, key clients and prospectsMonitor client, sector and geographic trends and prepare insight‑driven research and briefing materials for partnersCreate customized client briefing dossiers to support partner meetings and outreachThought leadership, events and visibilitySupport the development and promotion of corporate thought leadership initiativesLead the production of client alerts, case studies and practice-related materials that position the group as a market leaderAssist with planning and execution of seminars, webinars, sponsorships and client eventsCollaborate with communications and public relations colleagues to support media and profile‑raising opportunitiesRankings, directories and profile‑raisingDraft and manage Chambers USA, IFLR1000 and other legal directory and awards submissionsWork with lawyers to identify and articulate key deals, transactions and credentialsLateral integration and internal collaborationSupport onboarding and integration of lateral partners including business development planning, biographies and announcementsCollaborate with recruiting, marketing, communications and other internal teams to ensure coordinated supportTools, technology and reportingUse CRM and marketing technology tools to support client targeting, tracking and information sharingTrack business development activity and contribute to reporting and analysis that demonstrate impactTrack and disseminate key practice group activities, proposals and new business wins to support internal visibility and momentumQualifications and experience7 plus years of business development or marketing experience in a professional services environment; law firm experience requiredExperience supporting corporate or transactional practices or complex subject matter teamsDemonstrated experience supporting pitches, proposals and client development initiativesStrong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex legal and commercial concepts into clear, client‑focused messagingHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlinesAbility to build trust with partners and senior stakeholders and work effectively as part of a layered business development teamStrategic, proactive and service‑oriented with strong commercial acumen, problem‑solving skills and an awareness of business and legal trends affecting firm clientsProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as CRM toolsFamiliarity with marketing technology and emerging tools including AI‑enabled platforms is a plusA natural internal networker who uncovers opportunities through engaging informally with partners, colleagues and clientsClient‑facing experience strongly preferred; cross‑border experience desirableSalary Pursuant with states' laws, the salary range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000, based on experience and local market.Dentons offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. We are an Affirmative Action Employer. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.