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Director of Business Development - West Coast

Los Angeles, California Permanent $280,000 - $340,000 per year Home Office View Job Description
The Director of Business Development will lead strategic initiatives to drive growth within a top global law firm. This role focuses on developing and managing high-value client relationships, with a clear emphasis on business expansion, building strategic relationships, leading a high-performing regional team and collaborating across the marketing department to drive results.
  • High-impact role in an innovative and fast-paced global law firm environment!
  • Driving business initiatives with a skilled team

About Our Client

A premier global law firm with offices across the US, Europe and Asia, renowned for innovative work and representing high-stakes matters with clients across technology, life sciences and deeply involved in emerging companies and venture capital.

Job Description

  • The role has responsibilities to lead BD efforts in the West Coast offices for the firm, including California, Washington and Colorado.
  • Develop and execute business development strategies to expand client portfolios
  • Collaborate with marketing and agency teams to identify and pursue new opportunities
  • Manage high-level client relationships to ensure satisfaction and long-term partnerships
  • Analyze market trends to identify potential growth areas within the professional services industry
  • Lead negotiations and close high-value deals with prospective clients
  • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership
  • Oversee the development of tailored proposals and presentations for clients
  • Track and report on business development activities and outcomes

The Successful Applicant

A successful Director of Business Development should have:

  • 10+ years' experience with business development and client relationship management in law firm or professional services
  • 5+ years' experience with direct people management
  • Strong collaboration skills with marketing and agency teams
  • Ability to analyze market trends and identify growth opportunities
  • Demonstrated success in negotiating and closing high-value deals
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills



Open to candidates in the following locations:

  • Los Angeles
  • San Francisco
  • Palo Alto
  • San Diego
  • Seattle
  • Denver
  • Santa Monica

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive base salary range = $280,000 to $340,000 (dependent on candidate location, skillset & experience)
  • Bonus eligible
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous 25 days PTO
  • Comprehensive benefits package



Contact
Megan McArdle
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JN-082026-7078212

Job summary

Function
Legal
Subsector
Legal Subsector
Industry
Professional Services & Consultancy
Location
Los Angeles
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Megan McArdle
Job reference
JN-082026-7078212
Job Nature
Home Office
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Legal recruiter for senior & executive business services staff including Business Development, Marketing & Communications (including CMO / CMBDO/ CCO), Practice Management, and Operations (including COO).

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