Business Development Manager

Morrison & Foerster, LLP • Seattle, WA

32d

About The Position

The Business Development Manager plays a high-impact role in some of the firm’s most dynamic and visible areas, partnering with attorneys and firm leadership to drive growth, strengthen client relationships, and elevate our market presence.
Practice Support:
Works closely with the Complex Litigation and Product Liability practice groups to develop and sustain a loyal and expanding client base, driving increased demand for services. Contributes to strategic business development planning, proactively identifies opportunities to promote and cross-sell capabilities, and brings targeted marketing and client development initiatives to life. This role is instrumental in translating strategy into action and results.
Client Support:
Partners with the Client Relations Group to support key client relationships and help deepen the firm’s engagement with priority clients. Through coordinated planning, reporting, and strategic initiatives—including client events, entertainment, and tailored outreach—the Manager helps strengthen long-term partnerships and deliver an exceptional client experience.
Office Support:
Champions business development and market visibility efforts for the Seattle office, collaborating with office leadership and practice groups to enhance the firm’s regional profile. Serves as a primary point of contact across the firm for Seattle-related business development initiatives, ensuring alignment, coordination, and strong internal communication.
The position leads the execution of targeted marketing strategies, including client events, community engagement, thought leadership campaigns, CLE programs, sponsorships, and digital initiatives. Develops customized pitches, RFP responses, presentations, and marketing materials with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring consistently accurate, polished, and compelling content. Above all, the Manager is committed to delivering exceptional client service and ensuring satisfaction across all aspects of the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, along with at least seven years of professional services marketing experience; law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Complex Litigation and Product Liability practices, with direct experience supporting these areas considered a plus.
• Deep knowledge of core business development strategy, including pitch and RFP development, event management, and market visibility initiatives.
• High level of motivation with a demonstrated sense of ownership, accountability, and responsiveness.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, tailored content for business, legal, and niche audiences, supported by meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative, matrixed organization, bringing strong interpersonal, presentation, and project management skills while managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Sharp business acumen, including the ability to analyze information quickly, identify opportunities, anticipate challenges, and make sound, strategic decisions that enhance client value.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of Complex Litigation and Product Liability practices, with direct experience supporting these areas considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Complex Litigation and Product Liability practice groups to develop and sustain a loyal and expanding client base, driving increased demand for services.
• Contributes to strategic business development planning, proactively identifies opportunities to promote and cross-sell capabilities, and brings targeted marketing and client development initiatives to life.
• Partners with the Client Relations Group to support key client relationships and help deepen the firm’s engagement with priority clients.
• Champions business development and market visibility efforts for the Seattle office, collaborating with office leadership and practice groups to enhance the firm’s regional profile.
• Serves as a primary point of contact across the firm for Seattle-related business development initiatives, ensuring alignment, coordination, and strong internal communication.
• Leads the execution of targeted marketing strategies, including client events, community engagement, thought leadership campaigns, CLE programs, sponsorships, and digital initiatives.
• Develops customized pitches, RFP responses, presentations, and marketing materials with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring consistently accurate, polished, and compelling content.
• Delivering exceptional client service and ensuring satisfaction across all aspects of the role.

Benefits

• MoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.
• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level