Job Description

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Specialist for its New York office. This role serves as the execution engine behind a high-volume, high-growth business development program focused on the Food, Agriculture, and Consumer space, owning the day-to-day work that keeps opportunities moving.

The Senior Business Development Specialist will coordinate research, market mapping, and competitive intelligence, translating findings into actionable follow-up. Responsibilities include maintaining and improving practice, industry, pitch, credentials, and marketing materials; tracking clients, prospects, opportunities, and outreach to ensure timely follow-through; and coordinating events, sponsorships, partnerships, and thought leadership, along with related pre- and post-event activity. The role also supports CRM management, mailing lists, pipeline reporting, and other data and tracking needs across the portfolio.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least four years of professional services marketing experience; law firm experience and working knowledge of the Food, Agriculture, and Consumer industries are preferred. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of competitive intelligence, market research, and pitch and RFP responses, along with excellent writing, editing, organizational, and project management skills and the judgment to work effectively in a matrixed organization. The New York salary range is $104,000–$145,000.