Litigation Business Development Manager

Posted September 30, 2025
Compensation Starting at $170,000 annually
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Direct Hire
Industry Legal

Job Description

The Ford Agency is actively seeking professional and driven Business Development Manager candidates to join the DC office of a successful global law firm. This individual will work closely with attorneys to develop business development goals, initiatives, and strategies to generate new business and engage with existing clients. This is a great opportunity for a business development leader to join a collaborative team and drive revenue for a top law firm! 

Responsibilities Include:
  • Collaborate with attorneys to coordinate business development strategies
  • Develop and manage team budgets
  • Identify prospective clients and new opportunities to engage with existing clients 
  • Create pitches and proposals for clients and audiences
  • Work with team leaders for quarterly presentation and reporting to the Management Committee
  • Create content collateral for the firm
  • Train and mentor business development team members
Qualifications Include:
  • Bachelor's Degree in marketing, business, or related field
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • 3+ years of business development and/or marketing experience in a law firm  
  • 1+ year of supervisory experience
  • Experience working at an AMLaw 100 Firm strongly preferred
  • Experience supporting complex litigation teams strongly desired
  • Professional communication skills and client service oriented personality
  • Proficiency with CRM databases

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.