Business Development Attorney | Hauppauge, NY

HireHawk•Hauppauge, NY

About The Position

This is a client-facing business development role for a New York-admitted attorney at a growth-focused law firm seeking to build lasting client relationships and expand across New York and nationwide. The attorney will represent the firm credibly, build relationships with prospective clients and referral partners, generate qualified opportunities, and convert those opportunities into new business. The role offers significant autonomy and applies legal credibility in a commercially focused position. Extensive travel throughout New York State and nationwide is required.

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

An 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.
A 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 other 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 clearly 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 growth priorities.
Travel extensively throughout New York State and nationwide to pursue relationship and business development opportunities.