Legal Business Development Manager 

• →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, accurate and ready for pitches and proposals. 
• →Own and maintain the firm’s CRM, ensuring BD activity, contacts, deal credentials and pipeline information are accurately captured and kept current; act as the internal champion for CRM adoption and hygiene. 
• →Identify, research, and map target clients, referral sources, and market opportunities; bring proactive ideas and intelligence to partners rather than waiting to be asked Coordinate and support BD-related events, sponsorships, conferences, and speaking engagements Prepare and coordinate pitch materials, capability presentations and RFP responses for new and existing clients; support partners in preparation for client meetings and follow up on outcomes 
• →Assist with the production of marketing materials including presentations (PowerPoint), firm communications, and practice group content; support thought leadership initiatives in collaboration with the Head of BD and partners 

• Proven experience in a BD role at a law firm – you understand the professional services environment, how partners operate, and what good law firm BD looks like in practice  

• Manager-level track record, with demonstrable examples of independently owning and driving BD programs, not just supporting them 

• Exceptional organization skills and a task-oriented mindset – you track what’s open, chase what’s outstanding and raise your hand clearly when things are off track 

• Strong written communication skills 

• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, high-growth environment – proactive and able to prioritize effectively without a large supporting infrastructure 

• Available to work US Eastern Time hours preferable 

Desirable:

• Experience in corporate or transactional practice group BD 

• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Word – able to produce polished, professional presentations and documents to a high standard 

• Experience building creds databases and maintaining deal/matter tracking systems 

• Hands-on experience using AI to improve BD workflows, research, content production or client intelligence 

• Experience supporting partners in a high-growth firm context where BD infrastructure is still being built out. 

At Sterlington, we believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.