Sterlington, PLLC

Legal

LegalBusinessDevelopmentManager

$120–180k ~AI est. United States CONTRACT Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Legal Business Development Manager at Sterlington, PLLC. Skills: Business Development, Client Relations, BD Strategy. Develop BD plans. Maintain BD plans”

What You'll Achieve.

Strengthen client relationships; Expand client relationships; Drive Sterlington’s growth; Make business development smarter; Make business development faster; Make business development more impactful

Industry & Context.

Legal
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience in BD role at law firm, Manager-level track record, Demonstrable examples of independently owning and driving BD programs, Exceptional organization skills, Task-oriented mindset, Strong written communication skills, Available to work US Eastern Time hours

Nice to Have

Experience in corporate or transactional practice group BD, Proficiency in PowerPoint and Word, Experience building creds databases, Experience maintaining deal/matter tracking systems, Hands-on experience using AI to improve BD workflows, Experience supporting partners in a high-growth firm context

What You'll Do.

Track BD plan progress

Hold partners accountable

Flag when plans are off track

Manage firm’s deal credentials

Manage capability statements

Manage experience databases

Ensure materials are current

Ensure materials are accurate

Prepare materials for pitches

Prepare materials for proposals

Capture deal credentials

Capture pipeline information

Champion CRM adoption

Identify target clients

Research target clients

Identify referral sources

Research referral sources

Identify market intelligence

Research market intelligence

Map market intelligence

Bring proactive ideas to partners

Bring intelligence to partners

Coordinate sponsorships

Coordinate conferences

Coordinate speaking engagements

Prepare pitch materials

Coordinate pitch materials

Prepare capability presentations

Coordinate capability presentations

Prepare RFP responses

Coordinate RFP responses

Support partners in meeting preparation

Follow up on meeting outcomes

Assist with marketing materials production

Assist with presentations production

Assist with firm communications production

Assist with practice group thought leadership

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with senior partners; Work with Head of BD; Collaborate with fee earners; Collaborate with marketing; Collaborate with comms team

Communication Scope

Written communication; Presentations; Firm communications

Process & Methodology

BD plan execution, BD program management

Full Job Description

Position Title:  Legal Business Development Manager  Contract: Full-time, Independent Contractor  Posting Jurisdictions: To support US Eastern Time working hours   Location: 100 % remote Our Firm: Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters. Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for founders, senior executives, and UHNWIs as well as their related businesses. Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com/ The Opportunity We are seeking a driven, highly organized Business Development Manager to join our BD, Marketing and Comms team and work directly with the Head of BD. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role supporting our most senior partners across a range of practice areas – including corporate and executive compensation – as they strengthen and expand client relationships. Our partners run a highly successful practice that competes with some of the largest and most prestigious law firms. They need a BD professional who can both develop the strategy and get things done – someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can build processes while delivering results. You will be a trusted partner to our fee earners and a key driver of Sterlington’s continued growth. We are also a firm that embraces new technology: we are actively integrating AI into how we work, and we are looking for someone who is already a proactive adopter of AI, with hands on experience using it to make business development smarter, faster and more impactful. What You'll Do: Work directly with senior partners and the Head of BD to develop, maintain and execute BD plans, track progress, hold partners accountable for commitments, and proactively flag when plans are off track. Manage and update the firm’s deal credentials, capability statements and experience databases, ensuring materials are current, accur

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