Business Development Counsel

Location: Atlanta, Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; or New Orleans, Louisiana. Occasional in-office attendance for training or team meetings may be required, with occasional travel depending on location.

Company

A large labor and employment law firm representing management in employment-related legal matters, with more than 1,100 attorneys across offices in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico.

What you will do

• Review and analyze RFPs and pitch requests to determine requirements, scope, and proposal strategy.
• Lead proposal kickoffs, draft initial responses, and provide strategic input to attorneys.
• Review and edit legal strategy sections and coordinate proposal content with attorneys and other departments.
• Compile submission documents and attachments, complete final reviews, and submit proposals.
• Maintain proposal-platform content, search internal databases, and prepare RFP team reports for leadership.
• Research prospective and current clients to inform business development strategy.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and 3+ years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Strong writing, proofreading, analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines.
• Proven project management skills, independent judgment, collaboration, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice to have

• Experience with Foundation or a similar proposal platform.
• Experience using AI tools to improve efficiency, including drafting.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) matching and profit sharing.
• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Tuition reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.