Lewis Brisbois

Full-service law firm with nationwide offices

Business Development Manager

Business Development & PartnershipsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMinneapolis, MN, USA$140k - $180k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least five years of experience in a similar role at a law firm or professional services firm is required.
A bachelor's degree is required; Marketing, Communications, Business, or English is preferred, as is a related field.
Strong organizational and project management skills are required, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing attention to detail.
Creative research, meticulous writing, proofreading, and data-entry skills, and the capacity to interpret data are required.
Technological proficiency is required, especially with Microsoft Office programs, including Copilot.
An understanding of U.S. litigation terminology and framework is required.

Responsibilities

Proactively identify and pursue new business development opportunities, coordinate attorney teams, lead pitch efforts, and manage opportunities from concept to submission.
Lead the development of pitches, proposals, requests for proposals (RFP) responses, and presentations.
Conduct client, prospect, and market research; monitor industry trends and competitive intelligence to help position the firm to win new business.
Support the successful integration of lateral hires into the firm.

Desired Qualifications

InDesign skills are a plus.

Overview

The Minneapolis, MN office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking a Business Development Manager. The Business Development Manager will work to advance the firm’s litigation practices. This role will work closely with practice leaders and key stakeholders to develop and execute strategic marketing and business development initiatives that strengthen the firm’s market positioning and drive growth. The Business Development Manager will have primary responsibility for several litigation practices, with an emphasis on Complex Business & Commercial Litigation and the promotion of the firm’s National Trial Team.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The following list of essential functions is not exhaustive, and other duties may be assigned in addition to those listed. The items listed are considered daily functions associated with this position.

Proactively identify and pursue new business development opportunities, coordinate attorney teams, lead pitch efforts, and manage opportunities from concept to submission.
Lead the development of pitches, proposals, RFP responses, and presentations.
Conduct client, prospect, and market research, monitoring industry trends and competitive intelligence to help position the firm to win new business.
Support the successful integration of lateral hires into the firm.
At least five (5) years of experience in a similar role in a law firm or professional services firm required.
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Business, English, or related field.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing attention to detail.
Creative research skills, meticulous writing, proofreading and data entry skills, and capacity to interpret data.
Technological proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office programs, including Copilot; InDesign skills a plus.
Understanding of U.S. litigation terminology and framework.

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

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Minimum Salary

USD $140,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $180,000.00/Yr.

About the Company

Lewis Brisbois

Full-service law firm with nationwide offices

Lewis Brisbois is a national, full‑service law firm with more than 1,600 attorneys and 54 offices across 30 states and Washington, DC. What they do: they provide a wide range of legal services to businesses and individuals, covering many practice areas. How it works: lawyers in separate offices collaborate across states to offer legal advice, risk management, and representation in litigation, transactions, and regulatory matters, with teams tailored to each client and jurisdiction. How it differs from competitors: a large nationwide footprint combined with deep, state‑specific knowledge and numerous practice areas lets them handle complex, multi-state matters and provide local insight with national resources. What their goal is: to help clients navigate legal challenges, reduce risk, and achieve favorable outcomes through coordinated, comprehensive legal support.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA
Founded: 1979

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