Manager/Senior Manager - Business Development

Description:

Beveridge & Diamond (B&D), the foremost national corporate environmental law firm, seeks a Business Development Manager/Senior Manager to lead the business development efforts of key firmwide practices (including Litigation, our largest practice), industry groups, and offices (including Washington, DC, our largest office). Familiarity with environmental, natural resource, or energy law and the litigation process, strong writing skills, strategic thinking, initiative, and a proven ability to lead projects independently and collaborate effectively with lawyers across the firm are essential for success.

B&D’s Marketing Department has high visibility across the firm and works directly with lawyers across seniority levels to support the firm’s and individuals’ marketing and business development initiatives. Our team is growing, reflective of the firm’s continued growth and the value it places on business development. Each team member has exposure across the team’s functions so that there are opportunities to collaborate and receive support. Plus, we genuinely like working together!

The final job title and compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated ability to manage the scope and complexity of the role. B&D welcomes applications from exceptional aspiring Manager-level candidates who are eager to expand their leadership responsibilities, as well as experienced Managers seeking a role with more visibility, strategic ownership, and impact.

Requirements:

I. Firmwide Practice and Industry Group Support - Work with the leaders of assigned practice and industry groups to develop, track, and advance group business development plans and goals and facilitate engagement by group members. This includes leading the marketing and business development initiatives of our Litigation group (a key practice of the firm), our energy and transportation industry teams, and others. Responsibilities include:

• Lead RFP responses and pitch meeting preparation and track outcomes.
• Attend practice and industry group meetings to provide strategic guidance and make connections with other firm initiatives.
• Provide strategic guidance on group initiatives (including events, sponsorships, new service offerings, and rankings) and collaborate with other Marketing Department members (such as our Events Coordinator and Communications Specialist) on execution.
• Track litigation outcomes and update our marketing collateral accordingly.
• Oversee key association engagement and sponsorship deliverables.
• Coordinate market research, docket watching, and competitor analysis to spot opportunities for short- and long-term growth.
• Work with our Communications Specialist to produce and maintain written/digital promotional materials, including template email and document proposals to enable rapid pursuit of opportunities.

II. Office Support - Serve as the lead marketing contact for our Baltimore and Washington DC offices, working to develop, track, and advance office business development plans and goals. Responsibilities include:

• Work with each office’s managing principal to develop and advance the office’s business development plan and support the plans of individual lawyers in the office.
• Track the office’s marketing budget.
• Help facilitate office meetings.
• Oversee key association engagement by the office and lawyers affiliated with it.
• Oversee events initiated by the office with support from our Events Coordinator.

III. Other Areas of Support – Due to the ever-changing needs of our practice and our department, other potential responsibilities could include supporting regional business development initiatives, lawyer coaching, and assisting with projects related to the implementation of the firm’s Strategic Plan.

Requirements

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  At least 5+ years of law firm business development experience
• Understanding of litigation practice (key focus on one or more of: environmental, toxic tort, class action, appellate, administrative) and experience with litigation research and docket tracking tools (e.g., Lex Machina, CourtLink).
• Familiarity with environmental/natural resource or energy legal practice.
• Experience leading RFP responses.
• Strategic thinking.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Initiative, responsiveness, follow-through, and strong project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, to advance and execute projects.
• Ability to form effective working relationships/rapport with lawyers and staff firmwide.
• Fluency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• College degree or equivalent, or demonstrated career experience

Preferred

• Experience with InterAction.
• Familiarity with experience management platforms.

Work Environment

Hybrid model with a minimum of three in-office days per week. Some travel may be required for training and meetings.

Compensation

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $175,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. The compensation for this position may also include discretionary performance and productivity bonuses.

Benefits Summary

Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our employees.

About Us

At Beveridge & Diamond, we do not just practice environmental law—we define it. With more than 170 lawyers across seven U.S. offices and a legacy spanning five decades, we are The Environmental Law Firm. We combine the sophistication and reach of larger firms with the focus and agility of a boutique, counseling the world’s largest companies, industry associations, and municipalities on complex and rapidly evolving environmental issues.

Named the 2025 “Law Firm of the Year” for Environmental Litigation, Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, and other leading directories consistently recognize B&D for our leadership in environmental law. Our attorneys bring deep government and scientific experience to our work, offering practical, technically informed advice that helps clients drive business success and manage risk.

Our impact is amplified by a strong internal culture built on mentorship, continuous learning, and professional growth—for both attorneys and business professionals. Our business team plays an essential role in our success, contributing expertise in finance, operations, technology, talent, marketing, and more. Business professionals at B&D are respected as strategic partners, supported through intentional professional development, empowered by collaboration across departments, and valued for their contributions to our culture and performance.