Senior Business Development Coordinator

Morrison & Foerster, LLP • San Diego, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As our Senior Business Development Coordinator, you'll be an essential force behind one of our most dynamic practice areas — the Investigations + White Collar Defense Group. From crafting compelling pitches and RFPs to driving targeted marketing strategies across social media, CLE seminars, and industry affiliations, you'll shape how we show up in the market and win new business. You'll collaborate closely with attorneys and marketing leadership to produce polished presentations, high-impact collateral, and seamlessly executed events — all with the precision and client focus that defines our firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field
• At least three years of professional services marketing experience
• Excellent writing, copy editing, and research skills, with the ability to produce focused, polished materials for specialized audiences.
• Meticulous attention to detail across all work product, including written content, data management, and presentations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on complex assignments.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with demonstrated ability to work effectively across a matrixed organization.
• Client-focused approach, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality work that prioritizes client value and satisfaction.
• High degree of professionalism, including discretion with confidential information, accountability, and flexibility to meet the demands of the role

Nice To Haves

• Law firm background preferred.
• Familiarity with Investigations and White Collar Defense practice areas is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Development Managers and the Marketing Central Team to execute BD plans, prepare pitches and RFPs, and track results with actionable recommendations.
• Edit and maintain practice group marketing materials including attorney bios, practice descriptions, and website content, drafting new collateral as needed.
• Build dynamic PowerPoint presentations for partner pitches and internal communications, applying firm brand standards and templates in coordination with Marketing Creative Services.
• Conduct research on prospective targets, industries, and markets using firm and online tools to support pitches, speaking opportunities, and sponsorship decisions.
• Coordinate all aspects of client development seminars — logistics, communications, and implementation — then analyze outcomes and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Manage timely submissions to legal directories and League Tables, coordinating with ranking authorities on specifications, codes, and deadlines.
• Oversee data integrity for BD-related statistics and databases, preparing monthly analyses of deal data, pitch activity, and trends to support practice group communications.
• Collaborate across the Marketing team to strengthen communication, share insights, and ensure seamless delivery of marketing programs across offices.

Benefits

• 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: Senior