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Business Development Associate, Legal Partnerships

Legalist · Remote

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Last checked by MeritLog September 27, 2026Source: GreenhouseSource version: greenhouse-job-board-v1

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Job description

Intro description: Legalist is a tech-enabled alternative asset manager that uses proprietary data-driven origination to invest in uncorrelated legal and government-payment assets. Founded out of Y Combinator in 2016, Legalist manages over $1.7 billion for endowments, foundations, and family offices. Business Development Associate, Legal Partnerships Legalist is expanding its presence across the personal injury plaintiff market and looking for a sharp, self-directed business development professional to help build and manage a pipeline of law firm relationships. The right candidate knows how to earn credibility with sophisticated professionals, build relationships over time, and navigate the distinct culture of plaintiff-side law firms. Key Responsibilities • Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of law firm relationships through targeted outreach, referral networks, bar association channels, legal conference engagement, and direct relationship development • Conduct thoughtful outbound outreach tailored to the sensibilities of plaintiff attorneys and firm owners, not generic sales sequences • Identify key decision-makers at target firms and develop multi-touch engagement strategies appropriate to the relationship and firm profile • Research and profile target firms including practice mix, geography, size, and ownership structure to assess partnership fit • Qualify opportunities and advance conversations toward introductory meetings with Legalist's leadership team • Maintain accurate pipeline tracking and outreach records in CRM; report clearly on activity, conversion metrics, and market intelligence • Develop and iterate on messaging that speaks credibly to attorneys - their economics, their challenges, and what a relationship with Legalist can offer their practice What We're Looking For • 3–5 years of experience in business development, practice development, or a related role ideally with exposure to legal services, professional services, or financial services targeting senior professional audiences • Demonstrated ability to build trust with and open doors to senior professionals (attorneys, physicians, executives) who are not easy to reach and are skeptical of traditional sales outreach • Familiarity with the personal injury plaintiff bar is a plus • Comfortable operating with autonomy including building your own target lists, crafting your own outreach, and developing strategy without a rigid playbook • Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to adjust tone and approach based on audience • Self-starter and diligent

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