Role Overview
Legalist is hiring a entry-level Business Development Associate, Legal Partnerships. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in United States (Remote). Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Business Development Associate, Legal Partnerships position at Legalist?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Legalist. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Business Development Associate, Legal Partnerships role at Legalist remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in United States (Remote), but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Business Development Associate, Legal Partnerships at Legalist earn?
Legalist has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Business Development Associate, Legal Partnerships role at Legalist posted?
This role was posted on April 23, 2026 (57 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Business Development Associate, Legal Partnerships role at Legalist entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Legalist has listed.
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