Senior Manager, Business Development Capital Markets

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP one of the worlds leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce law and government across North America Asia Europe and the Middle East is seeking a Senior Manager Business Development to support our Corporate & Business Transactions practice with a focus on the Capital Markets team.

You will serve as a strategic partner to practice leadership and senior stakeholders developing and executing business development strategies that strengthen client relationships identify new opportunities and drive practice growth. Working closely with lawyers and cross-functional teams youll provide strategic guidance on client targeting competitive positioning business generation initiatives and market-facing programs aligned with the firms broader objectives.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with leading lawyers and an experienced Business Development team influence strategic priorities and contribute meaningfully to the continued growth and market position of the practice. Youll leverage market intelligence industry insights and strong relationship-building skills to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional client

service.

Maintaining an in-office presence is important to delivering our services through an integrated and collaborative work culture. This position can be resident in any one of our Boston New York or Philadelphia offices and follows a hybrid three (3) days per week in-office working arrangement.

What youll do

• Shape strategy: Lead the development and execution of strategic business development plans for the Capital Markets team partnering with practice leadership to identify growth opportunities establish priorities and align initiatives with firmwide objectives.
• Drive client engagement: Develop targeted client strategies strengthen existing relationships identify new business opportunities and promote cross-practice collaboration to support revenue generation and long-term growth.
• Lead business generation efforts: Oversee the development of high-impact pitches RFP responses presentations capability statements and other client-facing materials that demonstrate the firms expertise and competitive advantages.
• Analyze and advise: Leverage market intelligence competitive research and performance data to identify trends evaluate opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to practice leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Amplify market visibility: Guide thought leadership client outreach and integrated marketing initiatives that strengthen the practices market position and visibility among key clients and prospects.
• Lead and collaborate: Provide leadership guidance and professional development to Business Development team members while collaborating across Marketing & Communications Events Pricing and other business functions to deliver strategic initiatives.
• Manage performance and resources: Oversee complex projects establish priorities and support annual planning and budgeting. Develop and maintain reporting tools to track business development activities evaluate results and measure return on investment.

What sets this role apart

• Strategic impact: Partner directly with practice leadership to shape business development priorities influence growth strategies and advance client relationships within the Capital Markets team.
• Market and client engagement: Gain exposure to sophisticated corporate and capital markets matters while collaborating with lawyers and business professionals to identify opportunities and strengthen the firms competitive position.
• Leadership and collaboration: Play a key role in guiding Business Development professionals and driving cross-functional initiatives in a collaborative high-performing environment.
• Culture of excellence: Join a team that values strategic thinking innovation professional growth and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Flexibility: Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This role offers a hybrid three (3) days per week in-office schedule in our Boston New York or Philadelphia office providing flexibility while supporting our collaborative team-based culture.

Who were looking for

• A proven business development professional with strong strategic thinking and execution skills with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university.
• Experience in corporate strategic planning business development management consulting finance or related fields preferred.
• Experience in a law firm professional services firm or related industry such as investment banking preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the competitive landscape affecting major global law firms and demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic business plans.
• Excellent written verbal and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leadership communicate strategic recommendations and build trusted relationships.
• Proven leadership interpersonal and client service skills with experience collaborating across multiple business units and functional teams in a highly matrixed environment.
• Strong project management organizational analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities adapt to change and deliver results under demanding deadlines.
• Superior reasoning skills and sound business judgment with the ability to influence decision-making and effectively engage with executive management.
• An innovative results-oriented and self-directed professional who demonstrates initiative teamwork and a commitment to excellence.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at #LI-ML2

For positions in Boston MA the salary range for this position is: $143000.00 - $228800.00.

For positions in New York NY the salary range for this position is: $155500.00 - $248725.00.

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors including but not limited to prior experience relevant expertise current business needs and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired the employee will be in an at-will position and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance firm or individual department/team performance and market factors.

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