Talent Acquisition LLC · 1 week ago
Director of Business Development
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveTalent Acquisition LLC is seeking an experienced Director of Business Development to lead and execute growth strategies across a broad portfolio of regulatory practices. This senior leadership role involves driving revenue growth, strengthening client relationships, and enhancing the firm’s market position while leading a team of business development professionals.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor to practice chairs and group leaders, partnering closely to develop and execute business growth strategies across regulatory practices
Direct and oversee firmwide business development activities, including the creation and execution of practice and industry business plans
Identify priority clients, sectors, and opportunities; advance targeted pursuit strategies and track performance metrics
Lead high-impact pitches and RFP responses by aligning client needs, competitive intelligence, and differentiated value propositions
Drive strategic industry and sector initiatives using market intelligence, client insights, and cross-practice collaboration
Coach partners and senior attorneys for client meetings and pitches, including messaging development, presentation strategy, and client-specific preparation
Design and deliver business development training programs for attorneys at all levels
Lead the business development integration of lateral partners, including client planning, internal connectivity, and coordinated marketing and BD support
Oversee CRM and database analytics to support client development, opportunity tracking, experience management, and data-driven decision-making
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing business development team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture
Represent regulatory practices in firmwide business development leadership initiatives
Partner with marketing and practice leadership to enhance the client experience across pursuits, events, and ongoing relationships
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Significant experience in business development leadership within a law firm or professional services environment, preferably supporting regulatory or complex practices
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic growth initiatives, including client targeting, pursuits, and industry positioning
Demonstrated success leading high-stakes pitches, proposals, and RFP responses
Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience developing and mentoring teams
Experience supporting lateral partner integration and client transition planning
Strong analytical skills, including experience leveraging CRM systems and data to drive decision-making
Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior attorneys, firm leadership, and cross-functional teams
Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach
Company
Talent Acquisition LLC
JMS Talent Acquisition has been supplying national clients with recruiting and employment consulting services for more than 20 years and has acquired the network and experience to open doors for our candidates and the expertise to find that stellar hire for our clients.
Founded in 2011
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Paul P.
Senior Recruiting Partner
Rachel Boyer
Senior Managing Partner
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