Business Development Specialist – Litigation

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Business Development Specialist in a global law firm managing business development projects across multiple offices. Collaborating with lawyers and stakeholders to enhance business development strategies.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeNew York City • District of Columbia, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,500 - $146,325 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing business development projects, developing strategic plans, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality client-facing materials. Proficient in leveraging technology for data management and reporting while maintaining strong communication and relationship-building skills.

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Business Development ExperienceProject Management SkillsStrategic Planning ExpertiseExcellent Communication SkillsProficiency in Microsoft Office

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PlanningData ManagementBudget DevelopmentResearch SkillsPresentation DevelopmentClient DevelopmentRFP CoordinationEvent Content Development

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailResults-OrientedAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelDatabase Applications

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesConsultingLaw FirmMatrixed EnvironmentStakeholder Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Effectively prioritize and manage multiple business and client development projects, demonstrating flexibility as priorities evolve.
Drive projects from development through completion while ensuring deliverables remain on schedule and within scope.
Draft and edit correspondence, PowerPoint presentations, visual resources, and other client-facing materials, collaborating with colleagues across departments to format, proofread, print, and compile deliverables to firm standards.
Draft and coordinate pitches, RFP responses, presentations, and responses to ad hoc requests under the direction of managers and department leadership.
Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work product while managing multiple deadlines.
Work with the Marketing and Events teams to develop event content, identify business generation opportunities, and coordinate post-event follow-up.
Manage, monitor, and track business development initiatives to support department goals and strategic priorities.
Leverage firm tools to manage data, conduct research using internal and external resources, and create tracking tools, reports, and databases that support business development activities.
Assist with budget development, maintenance, and tracking.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in business development, client development, consulting, strategy development, or a directly related field, preferably within a law firm or other professional services or consulting organization.
Experience managing mid- to large-scale projects while coordinating multiple stakeholders and priorities.
Proven success developing and implementing strategic business development plans and initiatives.
Experience working effectively in a highly matrixed environment across multiple business units and functional teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong relationship-building, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with lawyers, firm leadership, and colleagues at all levels.
Results-oriented with the ability to balance competing priorities, manage multiple deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
Sound business judgment, strong reasoning skills, and the confidence to influence decision-making while working with senior leadership.
Innovative, highly motivated, and self-directed, with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and database applications, along with the ability to quickly learn new technology and software.
Flexibility to adjust work schedules when time-sensitive deliverables require additional support.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Parental leave
Paid time off
Income protection programs