Business Development Specialist

Location: Boston, MA | Hybrid

Salary Range: $80,000–$100,000k

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

About the Opportunity

A nationally recognized law firm known for its commitment to professional development, workplace excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support business development and marketing initiatives within the Intellectual Property (IP) Division . This role supports client development, proposals and RFPs, marketing content, competitive intelligence, events, and market researc h while partnering with attorneys and business professionals to drive growth and strengthen client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4+ years of experience in business development or marketing within professional services , such as law, accounting, or consulting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proactive, curious, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and client-service orientation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint ; ability to quickly learn new technology and AI tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop business development and marketing materials , including presentations, brochures, attorney biographies, and practice descriptions.
• Lead legal directory and award submissions , coordinating with attorneys and business development leaders.
• Support proposals, RFP responses, pitches, and new business opportunities from development through submission and tracking.
• Conduct market research and competitive intelligence using research resources, AI tools, and IP platforms such as PatSnap.
• Maintain and analyze CRM data to support client development and business growth.
• Coordinate events, webinars, sponsorships, and partnerships , including logistics, speaker coordination, attendee tracking, and follow-up.
• Support thought leadership and client communications , including alerts, advisories, and practice-related content.
• Collaborate with attorneys, marketing professionals, and business development teams across the organization.
• Provide support and guidance to coordinators and junior team members.

Apply Today

Ready to advance your business development career ? Apply today to make an impact through strategic client development, legal marketing, proposals, research, and business growth within a leading intellectual property practice.

Founded in 1969, JOHN LEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHN LEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.