This elite global law firm represents leading financial institutions, corporations, and emerging growth enterprises on their most complex deals, high-stakes litigation, and regulatory challenges. Operating seamlessly across major financial capitals and political centers, the firm’s world-class practices bring sophisticated counsel and creative solutions to the legal marketplace. Built on a culture of collaboration, excellence, and rigorous client service, the organization offers business services leaders an empowering environment to drive strategic initiatives, collaborate with renowned partners, and build long-term, high-impact careers.
Working closely with senior business development leadership and practice group partners, the BD Lead for their Financial Institutions Group will drive client development strategies across the firm’s Financial Institutions Group (FIG), National Security Practice, and Fintech & Crypto Industry teams. In this pivotal position, you will lead the end-to-end management of complex pitches, RFPs, and capabilities presentations while orchestrating targeted client events, webinars, and industry sponsorships. You will manage directory and awards submissions, oversee market intelligence and practice databases, and collaborate with cross-functional PR, digital marketing, and business intelligence teams to enhance the practice’s market profile.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, solutions-oriented business development professional with experience in marketing, business development, or research intelligence within professional services, corporate finance, or a law firm environment. You must demonstrate a strong understanding of financial institutions regulation, national security, fintech, or digital assets. You possess exceptional project management, analytical, and written communication skills, along with proficiency in CRM databases and market intelligence platforms. A collaborative team player with strong commercial acumen, you excel at prioritizing complex deadlines in a fast-paced environment while building trusted relationships with senior attorneys.
