Reference #: R2824Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a highly motivated Manager for our Business Development team. This team drives the growth of the firm's market share and competitive position through the development and implementation of transformative business and client development and growth strategies across 13 key industries.

　　As educational institutions and other stakeholders navigate this forward-thinking industry, complex legal and business issues inevitably arise. The Manager, Business Development plays a key role in identifying, analyzing, and framing trends and complex business problems impacting the Education industry. This position requires working collaboratively to develop recommendations, partner with senior leaders and partners to drive implementation, facilitate communication processes, and develop pragmatic solutions to drive successful business and client development initiatives in the United States and globally. This is an exciting opportunity to be directly involved in the strategic direction and planning for an Am Law Top 10 firm and be a key member of a team which focuses on this critical and evolving industry.

　　This position can be resident in any one of our Boston, Houston, Los Aneles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C. offices with a hybrid working schedule.

　　Primary responsibilities:

　　Develops strategic growth goals for industry teams with input from leaders and senior team members focusing on the Education industry.

　　Prepares and manages implementation plans, regularly reviewing progress to ensure strategies remain relevant and aligned with firm growth priorities, adjusting and modifying as needed.

　　Works with senior leaders, partners and professional staff to execute on strategic activities in connection with internal knowledge sharing, external profile building and initiatives, client-engagement activities, industry-focused pitches and proposals, and cross-practice industry events to develop opportunities and build relationships across the Education industry.

　　Works with senior leaders, partners and professional staff to identify opportunities for cross-practice and global collaboration to build on existing client relationships and to develop prospective client relationships across the Education industry.

　　Identifies and reviews market, industry and legal trends; analyzes and applies this information in development of go-to-market growth strategies for the Education industry team.

　　Supports key client relationships, working alongside teams of lawyers focused on developing cross-practice and global relationships with clients in our Client Alliance Program.

　　Monitors business climate, trends in development, and government activity in areas of the firm's current and anticipated services lines within the Education industry.

　　Manages and analyzes internal data (e.g., clients, capabilities, services, profitability) within the Education industry.

　　Drives working groups, initiatives, and special projects.

　　Prepares reports on key metrics, strategic priorities, and industry trends and developments for leadership and firm management.

　　Works with senior leaders and partners to prepare and supports annual partner meeting industry sessions.

　　Collaborates with team to ensure consistency across all industry and business development team efforts and alignment with firm priorities.

　　Works on projects and initiatives cross-functionally with multiple teams including marketing & communications, business intelligence, business operations, competitive intelligence, and practice operations.

　　Experience and qualifications:

　　Bachelor's degree and seven years of related business/client development, and/or marketing experience including proven strategic planning and execution experti e. MBA desired.

　　Law firm or other professional services consulting, business/client development, or marketing experience preferred.

　　Knowledge of trends and business issues in the Education industry.

　　Experience excelling in a highly matrixed work environment with ability to work across time zones with global teams and multiple business units.

　　Strong financial acumen, analytical, and project management skills.

　　Prior experience creating and presenting strategic growth plans to senior management.

　　Orientation to detail while understanding and driving towards the macro picture.

　　Very strong knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.

　　Self-starter and entrepreneurial spirit, yet highly collaborative in working with colleagues across departments, offices, and skill levels.

　　Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com/careers.

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　　The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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