The GLG Law Business Development Associate will work with the team to address our law firm clients’ expert witness needs. Associates are responsible for primarily phone-based outreach and relationship development, while working alongside senior members of the Business Development and Service teams to drive opportunities start to finish, culminating with increased adoption and usage of GLG’s services across national and global client accounts. We take pride that attorneys from the world’s top law firms, consultancies and government agencies find us when they need the very best experts for consulting work, high-stakes litigation, and business development needs. We relentlessly build our relationships and brand awareness through thoughtful outreach and client development. There’s no script here; we each have our own unique selling style and embrace it. We’re all dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience for our clients and have the requisite communication skills and polish to do so.  

Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Full-cycle sales – including but not limited to sourcing leads, performing various types of outreach, and pitching GLG’s business model
• Create and manage phone and email campaigns to connect with existing and prospective users
• Partnering with senior members of the Service team to develop and deliver nuanced expert solutions for GLG’s law firm and in-house counsel clients
• Developing and maintaining knowledge of legal market, as well as the macro business environment, disseminating relevant content to the rest of the team as appropriate
• Collaborating with colleagues on and across teams to build and shape the business​
• Contributing to key strategic initiatives established by GLG leadership

Our team is looking for enthusiastic and driven associates to join the Law Business Development team. Our clients are some of the busiest and most sophisticated professionals in the world. The role requires the confidence to contact associates and partners at leading law firms and leading government and enforcement lawyers, and the tenacity to repeatedly follow up to sell our services and win the business.

An ideal candidate will:  

• Act with the highest integrity and professionalism in all endeavors;
• Think creatively and focus on opportunities for growth;
• Exhibit relentless attention to detail;
• Practice excellent time management and prioritization skills;
• Possess a strong desire to work in a team; and
• Demonstrate the ability and initiative to handle increasing responsibility over time.
• 1-3 years of professional experience

For this specific position, the following factors will strengthen an applicant’s candidacy:

• Bachelors or higher degree (or equivalent work experience)
• Superior communication skills, including oral, written, and presentation abilities
• Confidence in making outbound cold calls​
• Receptive to coaching and feedback​
• Demonstrated commitment, judgment, emotional maturity, and intensity, ideally in a fast-paced, multi-task-oriented environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and hustle attitude
• Comfortable using PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Salesforce experience is a plus, but not required
• Entrepreneurial zeal and deep desire to build a business
• Understanding, awareness and/or interest in the legal industry but not a necessary prerequisite

What We Offer 

While total compensation varies depending upon performance, Business Development Associates, Law can earn full year compensation of $72,000+. This is made up of an annual base salary of $60,000 and uncapped variable compensation that’s linked to individual performance.

Benefits: All U.S. GLGers also have access to benefits such as:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment
• Flexible paid time off. No pre-determined limits on vacation time, plus 10 company holidays
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match (subject to annual limits & vesting)
• Tuition reimbursement program for eligible courses including language skills courses
• Paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
• Free wellbeing support with the Calm app, Maven and EAP, and free long-term therapy & counselling assistance through Pathways
• Other work perks and benefits available based on final job location

Compensation: GLG is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. Certain roles may also be eligible for incentive compensation.

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Associates are the engine driving GLG’s Insight Network – the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise. The Associate role involves fast-paced communication, working directly as thought partners with leading professionals – specifically lawyers at top law firms – to connect them to the insight they need to get ahead.

At GLG Law, we help leading law firms and in-house counsel solve their most complex litigation challenges by connecting them with the right expert witnesses.

Associates should have a natural curiosity, strong critical thinking skills, and a competitive spirit to win for clients. This is a fast-paced role that blends research, recruiting, and relationship management with significant opportunity to learn about the legal industry while developing skills that translate across business and professional paths. GLG Law is a highly collaborative, entrepreneurial group that values curiosity, accountability, and shared success. We celebrate diverse perspectives, support each other in our work, and place a premium on professional growth. Associates on our team quickly become trusted contributors – in just a few months you will be owning the project lifecycle, speaking frequently with leading clients and experts – all while receiving continued coaching and mentoring from your team to help you develop top-tier project management and communication skills.      

Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Engaging daily with clients to build relationships, deliver tailored support, and deploy custom solutions that enable our clients to win 
• Owning client projects from start to finish – that includes scoping a project, searching for and/or recruiting the right expert(s), and delivering high-quality outcomes to both our clients and our experts
• Conduct rapid research on industries, companies, and technologies involved in litigation matters
• Build knowledge of the legal market and broader business environment, sharing relevant insights with colleagues
• Collaborating with colleagues, your manager, and internal stakeholders to bring GLG’s full product suite to the table so that we can maximize commercial outcomes, grow revenue, and ensure retention of existing accounts
• ​Upholding GLG’s compliance framework and embracing our company values

As an Associate, you will have the opportunity to:

• Excel in a fast-paced, demanding, and highly collaborative environment with colleagues around the world
• Develop and refine strong, transferable business skills, including client service, communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and project management
• Cultivate account management and commercial skills through direct client relationship building and responsive service
• Become a people manager and lead future Associates once you outperform as an individual contributor

An ideal candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (required)
• 0-3 years of work experience in client-facing, sales, or account management roles
• Demonstrated critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including comfort with phone-based outreach
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, in an ever-changing and ​fast-paced environment
• Receptive to close coaching and feedback
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively, while ensuring an attention to detail​
• Hustle and tenacity that drives you to go above and beyond to delight clients ​
• Appreciation for data and understanding the numbers​
• Interest in the legal industry and desire to contribute to a growing business

What We Offer 

While total compensation varies depending upon performance, Associates can earn full year compensation of $90,000+. This is made up of an annual base salary of $75,000 and uncapped variable compensation that’s linked to individual performance.

GLG Law, Business Development Manager

Where elite sales talent meets the most sophisticated buyers in the world. GLG Law sits at the center of some of the most consequential legal matters in the country. When a top law firm needs an expert witness for a billion-dollar dispute, a time-sensitive investigation, etc. they come to us. As a Business Development Manager, you will be the person they trust to call. 

This is a true sales role: equal parts relationship-building, strategic account growth, and high-volume business generation. You will spend every day engaging some of the sharpest minds in the legal world, learning their needs, navigating their objections, earning their trust, and ultimately winning their business. You’ll develop your own voice, your own approach, and your own rhythm—and the autonomy to run your desk like your own franchise within GLG. If you love selling, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to grow your career by working with the most demanding and discerning clients on earth, this is your opportunity. 

What You’ll Do: 

You will own your book of business end-to-end. Key responsibilities include: 

Full-Cycle Sales & Client Acquisition: 

• Source, qualify, and close new users across the AmLaw 200 and leading boutique firms 
• Build tailored outreach campaigns that engage busy lawyers through calls, emails, and creative touchpoints 
• Confidently pitch GLG’s expert witness model and articulate our value in high-stakes, time-pressured situations 

Strategic Account Management & Expansion: 

• Develop deep understanding of your clients’ litigation portfolios, priorities, and decision-making processes 
• Build account plans that track opportunities, forecast growth, and increase share of wallet 
• Drive adoption across practice groups, offices, and partner networks 

Navigating Complex Personalities:  

• Engage partners, associates, and in-house counsel who expect precision, speed, and strong judgment 
• Handle challenging conversations with poise and resilience 
• Influence sophisticated buyers, earning credibility through knowledge, responsiveness, and insight 

Cross-Functional Collaboration:  

• Work closely with our Client Solutions team to scope and deliver nuanced expert witness solutions 
• Share market intelligence to help shape product, service model, and go-to-market strategy 
• Contribute to high-impact initiatives that move GLG Law forward 

Leadership Opportunities:  

Depending on performance and interest, you may have opportunities to help mentor or manage entry-level Business Development Associates, playing a key role in building the next generation of GLG Law talent. 

About GLG Law: 

At GLG Law, we help leading law firms and in-house counsel solve their most complex litigation challenges by connecting them with the right expert witnesses. As a Client Solutions Associate, you’ll play a critical role in building the expert relationships and connections that underpin high-stakes cases. You’ll recruit and evaluate executives and industry leaders, conduct time-sensitive research, and partner with senior team members to deliver tailored expert solutions to our clients. 

GLG Law is a highly collaborative, entrepreneurial group that values curiosity, accountability, and shared success. We celebrate diverse perspectives, support each other in our work, and place a premium on professional growth.  

Who Thrives in This Position: 

• A true seller: energized by outreach, comfortable with rejection, and motivated by the close 
• A relationship builder: adept at building trust quickly and maintaining it over time 
• An excellent communicator: clear, concise, polished, and strong on the phone 
• Resilient and hungry: you take initiative, follow through, and never let a lead go cold 
• Curious and commercially minded: interested in the legal ecosystem and motivated to become an expert in it 
• A disciplined operator: strong time management, prioritization, and follow-through 
• Experience with transactional sales and/or selling into law firms or professional services firms is ideal, but not required—what matters most is drive, sales acumen, and the ability to execute. 

What Will Set You Apart: 

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 
• 2–5 years of sales or business development experience (inside sales, recruiting, staffing, legal services, consulting, or other transactional environments preferred) 
• Confidence in outbound calling and high-velocity outreach 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to absorb feedback quickly and turn coaching into action 
• Comfort with ambiguity and a fast-moving environment 
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to build something 

Why This Role Matters: 

You will directly shape how the world’s top litigators find the experts who influence major legal outcomes. You will help drive rapid growth in one of GLG’s most strategic business units. And you will build a career selling to some of the most respected professionals in the world - opening doors to long-term advancement within GLG. 

If you want a role where you can sell hard, learn fast, and grow quickly, there is no better seat. 

What We Offer 

While total compensation varies depending upon performance, Business Development Managers, Law can earn full year compensation of $108,000+. This is made up of an annual base salary of $80,000 and uncapped variable compensation that’s linked to individual performance.

Benefits: All U.S. GLGers also have access to benefits such as:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment
• Flexible paid time off. No pre-determined limits on vacation time, plus 10 company holidays
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match (subject to annual limits & vesting)
• Tuition reimbursement program for eligible courses including language skills courses
• Paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
• Free wellbeing support with the Calm app, Maven and EAP, and free long-term therapy & counselling assistance through Pathways
• Other work perks and benefits available based on final job location

Compensation: GLG is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. Certain roles may also be eligible for incentive compensation.