Hiring: Business Development Manager Company: Franklin Fitch Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 12:02:13 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, Project Management About the job Experience: •6+ years of business development, marketing, client development, or related experience Required Skills: •Build trusted relationships with IP practice leaders and attorneys, serving as a strategic BD partner and advisor. •Develop and execute practice growth strategies, client plans, and go-to-market initiatives •Lead high-profile pitches, proposals, RFPs, and other strategic pursuits designed to win and expand client relationships. •Market, client, industry, and competitive intelligence and turn insights into actionable recommendations. •Actively facilitate and support positioning and growth of the firm's IP capabilities across key industries, markets, and client segments. •Manage strategic initiatives including legal directories, rankings, awards, conferences, sponsorships, and client events. •Develop compelling client-facing materials, presentations, credentials, and other business development resources. •Partner cross-functionally with attorneys and cross-functional teams to share insights, improve BD processes, and drive best practices. Qualifications: •, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment. •Strong strategic thinking combined with the ability to roll up your sleeves and execute •Excellent communication, relationship-building, presentation, and project management skills. •Demonstrated capacity to understand complex services and translate them into compelling client-focused messaging. •Strong commercial and analytical mindset, with the ability to turn market intelligence into growth opportunities. •Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. •Operational familiarity with CRM, experience management, Microsoft Office, and emerging AI-enabled productivity tools. •Partner directly with senior IP attorneys and practice leadership. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!