Business Development Manager - Financial Services (Am Law 50)

Boston Hale; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Boston Hale partners with a leading international law firm to recruit a Business Development Manager for its Securities & Financial Services practices in New York, Washington D.C., and Boston. The role focuses on shaping growth strategies, strengthening key client relationships and pursuing new business across Financial Institutions, Investment Management, and Digital Assets.

You’ll work directly with partners and practice leaders to translate market insight into practical plans, identifying

Qualifications

• Eight to ten years’ experience in legal business development, marketing or professional services.
• Experience supporting financial services or regulated industries is valuable.
• Strong writing, analytical and project-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise partners on practice strategy, target clients and opportunities to expand relationships.
• Lead pitches, proposals and RFP responses with lawyers and subject-matter experts.
• Develop client plans and map relationships across practices and offices.
• Use industry and regulatory developments to guide BD priorities.
• Deliver client events, sponsorships and thought-leadership campaigns.
• Support lateral partner integration and mentor junior BD colleagues.

Skills

Client relations

Strategic planning

Proposal development

Project management

Strong writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Business Development Manager – Financial Services

New York, Washington D.C., Boston | $175,000–$225,000 + benefits

Boston Hale is partnering with a leading international law firm to recruit a Business Development Manager supporting its Securities & Financial Services practices.

This is an opportunity to work directly with partners and practice leaders, helping shape growth strategy, strengthen key client relationships and pursue new business. Your remit will span Financial Institutions, Investment Management, Securities Litigation & Enforcement, and Digital Assets, offering exposure to a broad mix of financial services work.

The opportunity

You’ll take a lead role in turning market insight and client intelligence into practical business development plans. With direct access to senior stakeholders, you’ll help identify where the firm can grow and guide the activity needed to make that happen.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising partners on practice strategy, target clients and opportunities to expand existing relationships.
• Leading pitches, proposals and RFP responses alongside lawyers and subject matter experts.
• Developing client plans, mapping relationships and identifying opportunities across practices and offices.
• Using industry and regulatory developments to inform business development priorities.
• Delivering client events, sponsorships and thought leadership campaigns.
• Supporting lateral partner integration and mentoring junior BD colleagues.

About you

You’ll bring eight to ten years’ experience in legal business development, marketing or professional services, with confidence advising partners and senior stakeholders. Experience supporting financial services practices or regulated industries would be particularly valuable.

Strong writing, analytical and project management skills are essential, alongside the ability to translate research and data into clear recommendations. A bachelor’s degree is required.

Why consider this role?

This position offers strategic responsibility, close partner relationships and the chance to influence growth across several interconnected practices. You’ll join a firm that values collaboration and respect, with medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing options, and paid time off.