Business Development Director

The Business Development Director will be based in the firm's Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include:

• Direct and oversee firmwide business development activities and lead planning and execution for practice groups and strategic initiatives, including identifying priority clients and sectors, pursuit strategies, and tracking performance
• Lead the annual business development budget process in collaboration with practice group leaders and the BD team
• Establish metrics, KPIs, and analytics to measure ROI and support client development, opportunity tracking, experience management, and data‑driven decision‑making
• Lead business development integration for lateral partners through targeted client planning, internal connections, and coordinated marketing and BD support
• Provide strategic guidance and hands‑on support for pitches, RFPs, and key client meetings
• Collaborate with practice group leaders and internal departments to ensure BD responsibilities and goals are defined, and team resources allocated appropriately
• Coach partners and senior lawyers and facilitate business development training for attorneys at all levels
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing business development team, fostering skills development and a collaborative, results‑oriented culture