Business Development Coordinator

Morgan, 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 Business Development Coordinator to primarily support our Energy and Project Development practice and related initiatives.

The Business Development Coordinator will support the implementation of business development goals and activities and will be expected to coordinate day-to-day activities at a fast pace. You’ll be responsible for assisting in the planning, coordination, and advancement of critical client-centric business development strategies across the department. This position offers the opportunity to gain experience, connections, and continuous learning through routine engagement with all levels of the firm’s professional staff, lawyers, and leadership, while enhancing your communication, analytical, and project management skills.

Candidates must be self-motivated, responsive, analytical and detail-oriented, and have outstanding organizational skills. This position requires a high energy level and flexibility with overtime.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the strategic direction of an Am Law Top 10 firm.

Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position will reside in our Washington, DC office with a hybrid schedule.

Key functions and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Draft and coordinate pitches, RFP responses, and presentations under the direction of senior team members.

• Draft and edit correspondence, PowerPoint presentations and visual resources, and other documents, collaborating with colleagues across departments to format, edit, proofread, and compile deliverables to firm standards.

• Coordinate logistics and participate in virtual and in-person meetings and calls.

• Support cross-collaboration initiatives and maintain business plan documents.

• Coordinate tracking of business development activities and action items.

• Conduct research using firm internal and external platforms and create reports in support of business development activities.

• Assist in data collection, data entry, and basic analysis.

• Support business development events by assisting with the development of content, identification of practice generation targets and opportunities, and conducting event follow-up.

• Assist with budget development, maintenance, expense approval requests, and tracking.

• Support multiple business development projects and tasks at any given time, exhibiting flexibility and commitment as priorities change.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accomplish multiple assignments and deliverables on an ongoing basis under tight deadlines.

• Coordinate responses to ad hoc assignments.

Experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience, preferably in a law firm or other professional services/consulting organization.

• Ability to work independently as well as manage projects and assignments in a collaborative team setting.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.

• Excellent communication, writing, and proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals at all levels.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and database applications and ability to adapt to new technology and programs.

• Experience or familiarity with energy, project development, or project finance is a plus.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting “Careers.”

For positions in Washington, DC the salary range for this job posting is: $62,000.00 to $86,800.00.

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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