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Vice President of Sales ›

Filevine

New York, NYJobNo compensation foundPosted 2w agoVerified open 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
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Location
New York, NY
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

Filevine is hiring a Vice President of Sales ›. The Vice President of Sales will shape and execute Filevine’s go‑to‑market strategy for the New York legal market, building high‑impact relationships with referral partners and law firms while leading the development of a local sales team and representing the region’s needs across the company.

Key focus areas include Shape the NY Strategy by building and executing the go‑to‑market plan for New York, Cultivate high‑impact relationships with referral partners, consultants, and advisors, and Create and expand opportunities by identifying key enterprise prospects and building firm‑wide relationships.

Important skills include Sales, New Business Development, Relationship Management, Leadership, Legal Knowledge, and Internetworking.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SalesNew Business DevelopmentRelationship ManagementLeadershipLegal KnowledgeInternetworkingTeam BuildingStrategic PlanningMarket AnalysisConsumer EngagementHands-on LeadershipRelationship Building

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD)Attorney Practice Experience in AmLaw BigLaw or Comparable Large FirmStrong Existing Relationships in New York Legal MarketBased in or Near New York CityBusiness Development Sales or Partnership Experience in Legal Tech or Professional ServicesStrong Grasp of Modern Legal Technology and Operational Dynamics of Large Law FirmsProven Experience Hiring Coaching or Leading Client-Facing Teams

Full job description

Core Responsibilities:

  • Shape the NY Strategy: Build and execute our go-to-market plan for the New York market, setting long-term goals for growth across BigLaw, AmLaw 500, and large general-practice firms.

  • Cultivate High-Impact Relationships: Develop a strong network of referral partners, consultants, and advisors whose introductions give Filevine a seat at the table. Your connections and industry standing will be the primary engine driving our presence forward.

  • Create & Expand Opportunities: Identify key enterprise opportunities, land initial footholds in practice groups or regional offices, and build the relationships needed to expand across entire firms over time.

  • Maintain Deal Momentum: Partner closely with our Strategic Accounts team, keeping executive relationships warm and aligned as opportunities progress toward close. (This role focuses on relationship leadership and vision, leaving technical demos and redlines to dedicated account executives.)

  • Build and Lead the Local Team: As the New York motion gains traction, you will hire, mentor, and structure a dedicated team of sellers and relationship managers to scale our regional footprint.

  • Represent the New York Market: Work side-by-side with internal sales, marketing, product, and customer success teams to serve as the voice of New York’s legal community within Filevine.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

  • Legal Background: A Juris Doctor (JD) and experience practicing as an attorney inside an AmLaw, BigLaw, or comparable large firm setting.

  • Established Local Network: Strong existing relationships in and around the New York legal market, along with the credibility to continuously broaden your reach.

  • Hands-On Leadership Style: Comfort rolling up your sleeves to personally drive early strategy and relationship-building before building and managing a larger team.

  • Location: Based in or near New York City.

Nice to Have:

  • Prior business development, sales, or partnership experience in legal tech or professional services.

  • A strong grasp of modern legal technology and the operational dynamics of large law firms.

  • Proven experience hiring, coaching, or leading client-facing teams.

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