Business Development Director; Legal Services, Remote Position

Position: Business Development Director (Legal Services, Remote Position) Due to rapid growth and increased demand for our international privacy and technology compliance and legal services, Vera Safe is seeking an exceptional Business Development Director to help us connect with prospective clients. You will work directly with experienced attorneys worldwide to pitch and close deals. This is a fully remote position with great benefits, which are listed at the end of this job description. About the Role Vera Safe is seeking a client‑facing attorney who is personable, engaging, highly dependable, and meticulous. This role is not a senior sales‑strategy or sales‑leadership role. Instead, the emphasis is on: • Conducting dynamic, credible sales calls with prospective clients • Leveraging legal training to understand and accurately articulate our services • Preparing highly polished written proposals • Building warm, trust‑based relationships with prospects • Supporting continued growth of the commercial function This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys relationship‑building, consulting‑style conversations, and helping organizations solve privacy and cybersecurity challenges. This is a full‑time role that offers a flexible schedule centered around our team (including you!) and our clients. While we generally center our schedules around business hours in the U.S. East Coast time zone (GMT -5), this role requires availability for at least two hours during U.S. East Coast evening hours. While this is a remote position, the small size of our sales support staff makes this role such that your consistent availability throughout each workday is very much required. The Business Development Director will be instrumental in driving Vera Safe’s sales strategies and efforts across all markets. As part of this small team, you will be a critical player in building new client relationships at our firm. This individual contributor role is focused on client‑facing sales and proposal execution. Note: We will ask you to participate in one or more skills assessments as part of our interview and selection process. Key Responsibilities Client‑Facing and Sales Activities: • Serve as a personable, professional, and engaging first point of contact for prospective clients • Conduct a high volume of sales calls with confidence, warmth, and adaptability • Build rapport quickly and communicate Vera Safe’s services with credibility and clarity • Deliver polished follow‑up communications, proposals, and recaps with exceptional attention to detail • Maintain accurate notes and data hygiene in our Customer Relationship Management platform and project management platform Proposal Development and Documentation: • Prepare complex, detail‑oriented proposals requiring an understanding of privacy, cybersecurity, and Vera Safe’s consulting services • Ensure materials are error‑free and professionally formatted (attention to detail really matters at Vera Safe!) • Manage your own follow‑ups and task reminders with reliable, timely execution Business Development and Networking: • Identify opportunities to deepen relationships with prospective clients • Support leadership in exploring new service offerings or market opportunities • Represent Vera Safe at select conferences, events, and virtual engagements Collaboration and Internal Support: • Collaborate closely with the Head of Commercial, marketing and sales teammates, and Vera Safe’s Professional Services Department • Contribute to continuous improvement of sales processes • Provide accurate forecasting inputs and maintain transparent communication regarding pipeline activity • Streamline workflows, eliminate bottlenecks, and leverage technology to automate routine tasks and enable sales team productivity. Ensure alignment between sales operations and other functional areas, such as marketing, customer service, and product development, to maximize constructive collaboration and drive holistic business outcomes Required Skills and Experience: • Juris Doctor (JD) or experienced privacy professional • At least eight (8) years of demonstrated experience presenting to clients, conducting discovery calls, or advising organizations • Ability to own your sales follow‑ups, reminders, and documentation with high reliability • Exceptional…