Business Development Manager, Securities and Financial Services

· Serves as a trusted business development advisor to partners, working directly with practice leaders and partners to develop and implement strategic business development plans and activities.

· Supports practice and partner‑level business planning, including identification of growth priorities, target clients, and cross‑selling opportunities across practices and geographies.

· Leads certain pitches, proposals, and RFP responses in collaboration with attorneys and subject-matter experts.

· Develops deep knowledge of SFS practices, clients, industries, and regulatory developments to identify growth and cross-selling opportunities.

· Leads the planning and execution of certain client events, sponsorships, seminars, and other business development programs.

· Partners with attorneys on key client and priority client initiatives, including development of client plans, relationship mapping, and client‑specific growth strategies.

· Oversees legal directory and award submissions for SFS practices as needed.

· Collaborates with attorneys and marketing communications colleagues to identify and advance thought leadership opportunities, including articles, alerts, webinars, and speaking engagements.

· Supports lateral partner integration efforts by developing tailored business development plans and facilitating internal connectivity.

· Assists with managing business development budgets and tracking spend.

· Helps supervise, mentor, and develop business development team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture and supporting career development, skill building, and advancement opportunities.

• Strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working directly with partners and senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to translate data, market insight, and client intelligence into actionable business development strategies.

• 10+ years of experience in legal business development, marketing, or professional services.
• Experience supporting regulated industries or financial services practices preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Us?

• A values‑driven firm that fosters collaboration and respect
• The hiring range for this position is $162,700 - $203,400 annually, with final compensation based on experience, qualifications and internal equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing options
• Paid time off and holidays
• For additional information about our benefits, please click here

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