Business Development Manager, Securities and Financial Services

As a trusted BD advisor within the SFS group, you will shape and execute strategic growth plans across practices and geographies. You'll partner with senior lawyers to translate market insight into actionable development strategies, leading pitches, client events, and relationship-building initiatives. Your work will support cross-selling, client prioritization, and thought leadership to propel client growth. This role offers meaningful impact by aligning business development with the firm's client-centric mission and regulatory expertise.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing
• Paid time off and holidays
• Competitive salary and internal equity

• Serve as a trusted BD advisor to partners, developing and implementing strategic BD plans
• Support practice and partner-level planning, identifying growth priorities and cross-selling opportunities
• Lead pitches, proposals, and RFP responses with attorneys and subject-matter experts
• Develop deep knowledge of SFS practices, clients, industries, and regulatory developments to find growth opportunities
• Plan and execute client events, sponsorships, seminars, and other BD programs
• Collaborate with attorneys on client initiatives, including client plans and relationship mapping
• Oversee legal directory and award submissions for SFS practices as needed
• Work with marketing colleagues to advance thought leadership (articles, alerts, webinars, speaking engagements)
• Support lateral partner integration with tailored BD plans and internal connectivity
• Assist with managing BD budgets and tracking spend
• Mentor and develop BD team members to foster a collaborative, high-performance culture

• Strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with partners and senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to translate data and market insights into actionable BD strategies
• 10+ years of experience in legal BD, marketing, or professional services
• Experience supporting regulated industries or financial services practices preferred

• communication
• strategic thinking
• collaboration
• data analysis
• market insight
• client intelligence