Strategic BD Manager – Structured Finance

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 114,200 - 198,600; Full time

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager to support the Structured Transactions practice and related teams. You will work with lawyers and leadership to shape growth, highlight capabilities, and coordinate cross‑practice initiatives in a dynamic global firm.

You will design client outreach, pitch development, and market-facing programs, partnering with Marketing and Events to drive growth, strengthen relationships, and deliver exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of business and practice development experience at a manager level.
• Experience in professional services, preferably in a law firm.
• Knowledge of legal competitive landscape and trends in securitization and structured finance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Data-driven mindset to translate insights into actionable strategies.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategy: support growth goals with practice leaders and align initiatives with firm priorities.
• Drive client engagement: target clients, design cross‑practice opportunities, and manage client programs.
• Lead business generation: develop pitches, proposals, and thought leadership with lawyers and BD colleagues.
• Amplify visibility: collaborate on integrated campaigns, events, webinars, and industry conferences.
• Analyze and advise: review market trends and internal data to inform go‑to‑market strategies.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure firmwide alignment and results.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Execution skills

People management

Business development

Cross-practice collaboration

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager to support the Structured Transactions practice and related teams. You will work with lawyers and leadership to shape growth, highlight capabilities, and coordinate cross‑practice initiatives in a dynamic global firm.

You will design client outreach, pitch development, and market-facing programs, partnering with Marketing and Events to drive growth, strengthen relationships, and deliver exceptional client service.