Strategic BD Lead, Securities and Financial Services

WilmerHale; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 179,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (health)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

WilmerHale in New York, NY seeks a Business Development Manager for Securities and Financial Services to lead strategic initiatives across SFS practice groups. You will partner with partners and senior lawyers to design tailored growth plans, manage cross‑practice opportunities, and drive client engagement.

The role emphasizes data‑driven market insight, planning of pitches, events, and client programs, with mentorship of a BD team and budget stewardship.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

WilmerHale in New York, NY seeks a Business Development Manager for Securities and Financial Services to lead strategic initiatives across SFS practice groups. You will partner with partners and senior lawyers to design tailored growth plans, manage cross‑practice opportunities, and drive client engagement.

The role emphasizes data‑driven market insight, planning of pitches, events, and client programs, with mentorship of a BD team and budget stewardship.