Business Development Manager - Structured Transactions Practice

Morgan Lewis; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 124,200 - 198,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Morgan Lewis is seeking a Business Development Manager for its Structured Transactions practice in New York. The role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience, with responsibilities including shaping growth strategies, managing client engagement, and developing impactful business generation efforts.

Ideal candidates will possess strong strategic thinking skills and be well-versed in the legal landscape. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business and practice development experience at a manager level, ideally in a law firm.
• Strong understanding of the legal competitive landscape and trends in securitization.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support growth goals by shaping strategies with practice leaders.
• Manage impactful client-facing programs to drive engagement.
• Develop pitches and thought leadership content collaboratively.

Skills

Business and practice development experience

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Data-driven mindset

Job description

Business Development Manager – Structured Transactions

We seek a Business Development Manager to support client‑focused initiatives for our Structured Transactions practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape strategy: Work closely with practice leaders to support growth goals, explore new opportunities, and align initiatives with broader firm priorities.
• Drive client engagement: Target key clients and prospects for increased revenue generation, design cross‑practice collaboration opportunities, and manage impactful client‑facing programs.
• Lead business generation efforts: Develop compelling pitches, proposals, and thought leadership content in collaboration with lawyers and BD colleagues.
• Amplify visibility: Collaborate with marketing to create integrated campaigns and digital strategies that showcase the practice’s expertise and market leadership.
• Plan and coordinate firm‑sponsored events, seminars, and webinars; attend industry conferences, networking events, and trade shows to promote the firm.
• Analyze and advise: Review market trends, competitor activity, and internal performance data to inform go‑to‑market strategies and deliver actionable insights.
• Collaborate and connect: Work seamlessly across departments—including Marketing & Communications, Events, and Business Operations—to drive firmwide alignment and results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business and practice development experience at a manager level, preferably in a law firm environment.
• Experience in professional services with strong strategic thinking and execution skills.
• Knowledge of the legal competitive landscape and trends in securitization and structured finance.
• Strong communication skills; ability to influence, collaborate, and build trusted relationships.
• A data‑driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Located in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC; hybrid 3‑day in‑office arrangement.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary ranges: Boston, MA – $114,200.00 to $182,750.00; New York, NY – $124,200.00 to $198,600.00; Washington, DC – $114,200.00 to $182,750.00. Base salary or hourly wage will be determined during the interview process and may vary based on experience and market factors. Total compensation may include medical, financial, and other benefits such as 401(k) eligibility, paid time off, vacation, sick time, and parental leave.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Applicants from California may review our CCPA privacy notice for candidates. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with Fair Chance laws.

Application

Qualified candidates should apply online. The firm does not accept resumes or referrals from search firms for most staff positions.