Director of Business Development

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, and develop business development team members across multiple offices and practices
• Develop and implement firmwide and practice-specific business development strategies aligned with firm goals
• Partner with practice group leaders and firm leadership to identify market opportunities and competitive positioning
• Lead strategic planning sessions with attorneys to establish measurable growth objectives
• Drive cross-selling initiatives and collaboration among various offices and practice areas
• Lead strategy on high-value pitch opportunities, RFP responses, presentations, and proposals
• Establish KPIs, reporting structures, and accountability measures for all business development initiatives
• Utilize CRM and business development technologies to track opportunities and client engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of business development, marketing, or client development experience
• Experience within a law firm or professional services environment
• Proven leadership and team management experience across a hybrid, multi-office environment
• Strong understanding of the legal industry and attorney partnership structures
• Proficiency with CRM platforms, proposal management, and data-driven reporting tools
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

About the Company

Dinsmore is a leading law firm with more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide. We are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused firm recognized for excellence, providing a supportive environment where talented professionals can thrive and grow.