Business Development Director (closed)

New York, NY
Recruiter Comment: Seeking a Business Development Director for the NYC office of Special Counsel
Job Description

Special Counsel’s NYC office is seeking an experienced Business Development Director to join their growing team! Interested candidates should have prior experience selling legal staffing and/or e-discovery services to law firms and corporate legal departments.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining new business with NYC Law firms and corporations through outside sales activity

• Networking within the NY legal community to develop sales resources

• Attending workshops, seminars and conferences for the purpose of generating sales

• Preparing and documenting weekly sales activity reports

• Researching leads and keeping abreast of relevant news and announcements

• Using Social Media platforms for professional networking and business development purposes

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 5 + years of legal staffing and/or eDiscovery sales experience

• Strong business acumen and an entrepreneurial spirit

• Highly developed interpersonal skills.

• The desire to work in a team-spirited environment where collaboration with colleagues will be a priority.

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

• Prior experience in a law firm or corporate legal department and knowledge of e-discovery.

• Some travel may be required

• BA or JD Required

Competitive compensation package; health/ vision/ dental insurance; 401k plan; tuition reimbursement and many other benefits! BA or JD required. For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to newyork@specialcounsel.com