Business Development Manager – Data Privacy, Technology

Holland & Knight LLP

Business Development Manager advancing business development goals for the Litigation Section at Holland & Knight. Collaborating across practices to drive revenue-generating opportunities.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeBoston • Illinois, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $126,000 - $207,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing marketing strategies within legal or professional services, with a strong focus on client service, collaboration, and results-driven initiatives. Proficient in managing marketing budgets, collateral development, and cross-selling opportunities while maintaining a strategic and detail-oriented approach.

Highest-signal resume keywords

8+ Years Experience In Legal MarketingMarketing Budget ManagementRFP Development And ResponseClient-Service OrientationStrategic Planning And Execution

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Hard Skills

Business Plan DevelopmentCollateral Material DevelopmentCRM ManagementMarket ResearchData Privacy Practices Understanding

Soft Skills

Creative Problem-SolvingCollaborative LeadershipExcellent Communication SkillsAdaptabilityNegotiation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Legal MarketingProfessional ServicesTarget MarketsPublic RelationsCross Selling Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Become familiar with the practice, clients, target markets, and related resources (e.g., trade and industry organizations, publications) for assigned practices.
Develop, implement, and track business plans for the assigned practices.
Develop and manage practice marketing budgets.
Strategize with practice leaders to identify appropriate marketing activities and initiatives.
Develop and maintain collateral materials, including brochures, deal or case lists, practice descriptions and other Web site content.
Plan and participate in all assigned practice meetings.
Assess opportunities and assist in developing responses to RFPs and pitches for new business.
Direct research efforts for the assigned areas, including trends and issues, targeted companies, etc.
Collaborate with the Public Relations team to identify and develop opportunities to promote satisfactory results, "star" attorneys or other work products for the assigned practices.
Seek opportunities to leverage successes across other groups within the firm.
Identify and support cross selling opportunities.
Facilitate the directory submission process for relevant ranking organizations and publications.
Collaborate with designated professionals to maintain CRM and engagement databases for assigned practices.
Work collaboratively with Regional Marketing Managers to organize activities that are "on the ground" in other offices, such as seminars, events, sponsorships, etc.
Special projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
8+ years of experience, preferably in a legal or professional services marketing environment
Strong ownership mindset for assigned practice areas and teams
Understanding of data privacy practices and the technology industry (preferred)
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with sound judgement and adaptability
Creative, confident, and innovative approach to problem-solving and idea-sharing
Collaborative leadership style with a strong client-service orientation
Strategic, results-driven, and detail-oriented mindset
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong peer partnerships.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners
life and AD&D insurance
short and long term disability insurance
tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs
FSAs for dependent care
health advocacy services
behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members
401(k)
profit sharing
backup dependent care
senior care planning support
resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers
paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents