Business Development Attorney | Hauppauge, NY
About The Position
This is a client-facing business development role for an attorney admitted to practice in New York who enjoys building relationships and persuasion. The attorney will travel throughout New York State and nationwide to meet prospective clients, strengthen referral networks, attend industry events, and represent the firm in the market. Success will be measured by the quality of relationships built, qualified opportunities generated, and the ability to convert opportunities into new business. The role offers significant autonomy and is suited to an attorney seeking to apply legal credibility in a commercially focused position. The opportunity is with a growth-focused law firm committed to lasting client relationships and expanding its reach across New York and nationwide. The firm seeks an attorney who understands the legal industry and can credibly represent the practice while developing new business.
Requirements
- Admission to practice law in New York and current good standing.
- Professional experience within the legal industry.
- Demonstrated business development, sales, client acquisition, or revenue-generating experience.
- Strong relationship-building and client-facing communication skills.
- Confidence representing a law firm in meetings, events, and professional networking environments.
- Ability to develop qualified leads and move opportunities through the business development process.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout New York State and nationwide.
Nice To Haves
- Existing professional or referral network within the New York legal or business community.
- Experience selling legal services or developing business for a law firm.
- Experience managing a measurable sales or business development pipeline.
- Track record of converting professional relationships into new revenue opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Build and grow a pipeline of qualified prospective clients and referral opportunities for the firm.
- Develop trusted relationships with clients, prospects, referral partners, and influential contacts in legal and business communities.
- Represent the firm professionally in face-to-face meetings, networking events, conferences, and business development activities.
- Convert qualified opportunities into new client engagements through follow-up, relationship management, and persuasive communication.
- Identify new markets, organizations, events, and partnerships that can generate sustainable business opportunities.
- Maintain contact with prospective and existing relationships to strengthen the firm's visibility and referral network.
- Communicate the firm's services and value to prospective clients while maintaining the professional standards expected of a licensed attorney.
- Track business development activity, lead quality, pipeline progress, and conversion opportunities.
- Collaborate with firm leadership and attorneys to align business development efforts with the firm's growth priorities.
- Travel extensively throughout New York State and nationwide to pursue high-value relationship and business development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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