Director of Marketing, Business Development & Recruiting
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Due to continued growth, our client, a respected and expanding Houston law firm, is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Marketing, Business Development & Recruiting. This highly visible role will work closely with firm leadership and attorneys to strengthen the firm's brand, support practice growth, enhance client relationships, and attract top legal talent.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and entrepreneurial professional who enjoys building relationships, driving initiatives, and making a meaningful impact within a growing organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute marketing and business development strategies that support attorney and firm growth.
- Provide business development coaching and strategic support to attorneys.
- Manage the firm's website, marketing communications, social media presence, and public relations initiatives.
- Coordinate client pitches, RFP/RFQ responses, presentations, and other business development materials.
- Plan and execute client events, seminars, sponsorships, conferences, and networking opportunities.
- Monitor legal industry trends and identify opportunities to enhance the firm's visibility and market position.
- Promote firm achievements, attorney accomplishments, significant case results, and new hires.
- Manage attorney award submissions, directory rankings, and profile-raising initiatives.
- Oversee law school and lateral attorney recruiting efforts, serving as the primary point of contact throughout the hiring and onboarding process.
- Assist with marketing and business development budgets and related strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in marketing, business development, communications, recruiting, or event management, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
- Demonstrated success developing and executing business development and marketing initiatives.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to identify growth opportunities and industry trends.
- Excellent writing, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work effectively with attorneys, firm leadership, clients, and external partners.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a growing and well-respected Houston law firm.
- Work directly with firm leadership and influential attorneys.
- Lead and shape the firm's marketing, business development, and recruiting strategy.
- Enjoy a highly visible role with meaningful impact on the firm's continued success and growth.